Peter Brandt is a veteran trader with more than 50 years of market experience. He’s had to outwit his competitors in this cutthroat environment, going from trading real agricultural commodities to today’s digital world of cryptocurrencies. His story started long ago, well before the last financial crisis hit in 2008,...

The US just dropped a payroll data bomb, and while it might seem like some distant economic rumble, it's sending shockwaves that could capsize Africa's burgeoning crypto scene. You might be thinking, "What does America's job market have to do with my Bitcoin in Nairobi?" More than you think.Global Markets,...

In this new investment world, everyone from investors looking for yield to those simply trying to build wealth are dipping their toes into the debt markets. Dividend-yielding assets have historically been a favorite asset type among investors seeking income. Historically, investors have turned to stocks for long-term growth. Well, today,...

Ethereum’s price is approaching an all-time high in 2024, as record fund inflows and continuing institutional faith continue to pump up the price. The cryptocurrency has been on an aggressive rally ever since bouncing from the $2,100 support level.Ethereum is creating an intriguing pattern of higher lows and higher highs...

Stablecoin DeFi lending, which can sometimes earn yields of 12% to 22%, is luring money market capital. This trend is very timely as more than $35 trillion of U.S. fixed-income assets are expecting an inevitable rotation with the coming U.S. Fed expected to cut rates soon. The U.S. GENIUS Act...

Okay, let's talk about Bitcoin. You're seeing headlines about its dominance soaring, reaching valuations around $118,000, and maybe you're thinking, "Aha! Trump's tariffs are driving people to the ultimate safe haven." I get it. Surely geopolitical uncertainty does sometimes send investors deeply fearful in search of something, anything, that feels...

Instead, you’re sitting at home, looking at your crypto portfolio and financial future turn to… well, red. With the news blaring about rising geopolitical tensions including with Iran and Israel, it’s easy to scapegoat at their feet. Fear, after all, is the most potent market mover. Is it the whole...

Market makers are collectively perhaps the most important, but least visible, pillars of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These are the players that offer liquidity, allowing traders to enter and exit positions seamlessly and instantly. Get rid of them, and liquidity in the crypto market would evaporate in minutes. Without these market...

Is the SEC's sudden interest in Solana ETFs a genuine embrace of crypto innovation, or a cleverly disguised power grab? As the market rejoices at the prospect of a Solana ETF, I really do think we’re getting played here. It’s as if we’re the ancient Greeks giving a huge wooden...