Cryptocurrencies had another strong week, with Bitcoin and Ether leading the charge, despite a mixture of supportive and critical news affecting the crypto market landscape.
Bitcoin's Resilient Rally
Bitcoin, for the second consecutive week, has shown a remarkable performance, adding more than 10% in the past seven days. This upward trend is largely attributed to the anticipated halving event, which historically tends to boost its price. This performance comes on the heels of a vague assessment by the European Central Bank on Bitcoin, which seemed to have little impact on its positive momentum.
Ether Outperforms
Not to be outdone, Ether demonstrated an even stronger performance, leaping by almost 12% over the week. This significant increase is notable, especially when considering the broader context of cryptocurrency market fluctuations and legislative hurdles.
Mixed Signals for Cryptocurrencies
Amidst these gains, not all news was favorable towards cryptocurrencies. Warren Buffet expressed skepticism regarding the future of cryptocurrencies, stating that they would likely "come to a bad ending". Such comments from an investing heavyweight add a layer of caution to the crypto investment landscape.
Regulatory Hurdles
In regulatory news, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to postpone the rule change that would have allowed major stock exchanges to trade options on Bitcoin ETFs until late April. This delay reflects ongoing hesitation within regulatory bodies to fully embrace cryptocurrencies and related investment products.