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Bitcoin Surges Past $60K as PPI Hopes Boost Stocks: Ethereum Holds Steady at $2,700

Consolidation of PPI Hopes for Rate Cut, US Stocks Rally, BTC Surpasses 60K, ETH Holds Steady at 2,700

The Producer Price Index (PPI) data released yesterday in the US reinforced hopes for a rate cut in September as services price declines curbed the rise in commodity costs. The overall PPI for July increased by 0.1% from the previous month, falling below expectations and indicating a continued cooling of inflation. Investors are now eagerly anticipating the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday and retail sales data on Thursday to gain further insights into the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.

US Stock Market Surges, Nvidia Up Over 6%

The three major US stock indices surged, with Nvidia climbing more than 6%, driving a comprehensive rebound in the semiconductor sector. Investors are eagerly awaiting Nvidia’s earnings report scheduled for the 28th to see if it can provide a stronger catalyst for AI. Asset management firms are optimistic about the future of the US stock market, citing last week’s seasonal volatility, lack of market overheating, and absence of tech stock bubbles.

Bitcoin Hits Above 61,500, Musk-Trump Twitter Talk

Bitcoin briefly climbed above 61,500 yesterday. Tesla’s Elon Musk engaged in a century-defining discussion on Twitter with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. However, the conversation did not touch on cryptocurrencies at all. The recent rise in Hegerberg’s popularity has also cooled down the community’s FOMO sentiment. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes stated that he is not betting on who will win the presidency, emphasizing the importance of liquidity release timing. He remains bullish on Bitcoin, setting a target price of one million dollars.

ETH Stability Amid Market Recovery

Ethereum has shown relative stability recently as the crypto market gradually stabilizes. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) successfully ended its net outflow since conversion. Asset management firm CoinShares noted that during the market recovery phase from last week to this week, Ethereum’s fund products seemed to be more attractive to investors than Bitcoin’s.

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