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Will Bitcoin Benefit From the Declining Dollar?

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The U.S. dollar has been put under the limelight for an array of reasons. BRICS undoubtedly tops the list after its De-dollarization initiative. Amidst this, Stanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire investor, disclosed that he has shorted the U.S. dollar. He believed the Federal Reserve would soon need to lower interest rates due to a setback in the economy. In what he described as the most uncertain phase of his career, he claimed the move is his lone confident trade while speaking at an event. He added, “One area I’m comfortable with is I’m short the US dollar. Currency trends tend to run for two or three years. We have had a long [run] higher.” The investor believed that the dollar would continue to decline. Druckenmiller pointed out that Fed will take action to counteract the impacts of a downturn in the economy. However, if interest rates decrease the value of the dollar will tag along. While it is certainly bad for the dollar, Bitcoin [BTC] and other investments...

First Republic Bank Shares Drop 55% Pre-Market

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In 2022, a crypto contagion was in play, and companies from the ecosystem were falling one after the other. Now, in 2023, banks have become the new casualties. Leaving aside Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank, it seems like another financial institution is now biting the bullet. First Republic Bank ’s stock was down 55% during the pre-market hours on Monday, March 13. The bank, notably, has around $212 billion in assets under management. JUST IN: First Republic Bank $FRC, with $212 billion in assets, sees its stock down 55% pre-market. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 13, 2023 On Friday, FRC closed at $81.71, after depreciating by 14%. However, the stock’s price was down on its knees to $36.32, post the pre-market decline on Monday. Source: First Republic Bank Share Price by TradingView Also Read: HSBC Acquires Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Arm for £1 First Republic Bank has ‘unused’ liquidity worth $70 billio...