Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.4% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin rose 1.4% over the past hour as traders reacted to macro-policy headlines suggesting the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve initiative is progressing, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying it’s moving ahead at a “deliberate speed,” which likely improved sentiment (Decrypt).
Contributing Factors (3)
US Bitcoin Reserve Moving Ahead at ‘Deliberate Speed’: Bessent
The Treasury chief told senators the administration is using “best practices” in implementing Trump's Bitcoin reserve order.
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