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Ethereum strengthens as expectations of a restrictive Federal Reserve ease

Ethereum rose 5.46% to $1,696 as weaker US payrolls and easing inflation-risk commentary reduced expectations of near-term Federal Reserve tightening. Markets shifted rate-hike expectations from September to October, improving appetite for crypto assets.

Crypto market cap nears $2 trillion amid risk-asset weakness

Crypto market capitalisation hovered near $2 trillion as risk aversion, inflation concerns, and expectations of tighter central bank policy pressured digital assets globally. Bitcoin retained 58% dominance, while altcoins represented around 42%.

USDT market capitalisation holds its uptrend despite increasing regulatory scrutiny

USDT market capitalisation remains in an uptrend near $184.72 billion, supported by the growing adoption of stablecoins across digital assets.

Ethereum nears the $1,500 level amid rising expectations of a more hawkish Fed

Ethereum fell by 2.43% to $1,573 as hotter US PCE inflation strengthened expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, pressuring risk assets and lifting crypto volatility. Markets are increasingly pricing in rate hikes through year-end, while Ether approaches the critical $1,500 support level.

Ethereum market cap pressured by US equity sell-off amid economic and AI concerns

Ethereum’s market capitalisation came under pressure as a sell-off in US technology shares, particularly semiconductor stocks, weakened risk appetite. Concerns over debt-funded AI expansion and expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy pushed Ethereum lower.

BoE softens proposed stablecoin rules, lifting crypto sentiment; Ethereum gains

The Bank of England relaxed proposed stablecoin rules, replacing individual holding caps with an issuance limit and increasing allowable government debt reserves to allocate.

Bitcoin falls amid CME lawsuit against US CFTC over perpetual futures

Bitcoin fell 2.37% to $62,902, driven by a restrictive Federal Reserve outlook and a CME lawsuit against the CFTC. The legal battle about Kalshi and Coinbase's perpetual futures could reshape retail participation.

Hawkish Fed tone curtails risk appetite, pressuring Ethereum valuation

Ethereum fell 2.8% to $1,744 as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tone, higher interest rate expectations, and limited forward guidance reduced demand for risk-on assets. Updated economic projections signalling tighter monetary policy through 2026 added further downward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin ETF outflows deepen as Strategy buys the dip and miner stress rises

Bitcoin is facing one of its clearest confidence tests since spot ETFs launched in 2024. US spot Bitcoin ETFs suffered $4.4 billion in net outflows across 13 straight sessions, while Strategy moved in the opposite direction by buying another 1,550 BTC.

12 Jun 2026, 09:18

Ethereum drops as inflation stays high and geopolitical tensions escalate

Ethereum fell by 1.2% to $1,619 as persistent inflation, renewed tensions in the Middle East, and expectations of prolonged Federal Reserve tightness weakened appetite for crypto risk. Investors may also be rotating towards more defensive assets and higher-return technology plays.