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Greeks.live: Trump's victory and interest rate cuts boost BTC to break historical highs, crypto market sentiment surges

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.live researcher Adam posted on social media that the U.S. election ended with a landslide victory for Trump, and Bitcoin simultaneously broke through its historical high, driving multiple mainstream cryptocurrencies to surge. The market sentiment is currently very high. The crypto market is now independent of other markets, and often important fundamental turning points are first reflected in the crypto space. Last Friday's interest rate meeting decided to cut rates by 25 basis points, and the fundamentals of the rate-cutting cycle are supporting the investment market. The implied volatility (IV) of the current options at-the-money has already dropped below 60%, with strong selling pressure from sellers who are selling into the big market.The U.S. election ended with a Trump victory, and last Friday's interest rate meeting decided to cut rates by 25 basis points. The crypto market reacted strongly, with Bitcoin breaking through its historical high, and both funding rates and futures premiums showing strong bullish sentiment. In terms of options, the implied volatility (IV) of the current options at-the-money has dropped to 80%, with strong selling pressure from sellers who are selling into the big market. Currently, the short-term skew of Bitcoin has risen significantly, while the mid to long-term skew has decreased. The options market still needs to observe the movements of the whales.In the crypto interest rate market, the Bitfinex interest rate market has been relatively stable recently, with occasional high-interest orders of 20%. When encountering suitable interest rate orders, it is worth actively trading, especially during market movements.

Texas Mayor: Bitcoin mining is like a digital oil well that will boost rural economic revival

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, the mayor of Rockdale, Texas, Ward Rodam recently published an article in the Austin American-Statesman, outlining the important role of the Bitcoin mining industry in the local economic recovery. Mayor Rodam likened Bitcoin mining to a "digital oil well," believing it has the potential to drive economic revitalization in rural areas across Texas, with an impact comparable to the former oil boom.According to Mayor Rodam, since the closure of the city's largest employer, the Alcoa aluminum plant, in 2008, the Bitcoin mining industry has utilized the legacy energy infrastructure to inject new economic vitality into Rockdale. This is reflected in several aspects:Job Market: Bitcoin mining companies have created hundreds of jobs locally, providing residents with high-paying employment opportunities;Fiscal Revenue: Mining companies have become one of the main sources of tax revenue for Milam County and the local school district;Community Development: These companies actively participate in local charitable initiatives, including establishing scholarships, supporting police and fire departments, and sponsoring youth sports and chamber of commerce activities;Economic Investment: Bitcoin mining companies have cumulatively invested over $1 billion in Rockdale.Mayor Rodam emphasized that Bitcoin mining enterprises demonstrate deep engagement and long-term commitment to the communities in which they operate. He called on Texas lawmakers to fully recognize the positive impact of the Bitcoin mining industry and create a favorable policy environment for its development. The mayor stated, "Texas leaders should fully understand the economic benefits of Bitcoin mining. If we can provide appropriate policy support for its development, Bitcoin mining is expected to become a new growth point driving the revitalization of Texas's rural economy."
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