Bitcoin Slows Plunge Below $40K, What\u2019s The Best Point For A Pullback?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAs a result of the unexpectedly sluggish performance of the digital yuan during the Winter Olympics, RMB payments rose more than 10% versus December.<\/p>\n
The RMB now accounts for 3.3% of all global transactions, up from 2% in November. On the other hand, the British pound accounts for 6.2% of global commerce.<\/p>\n
… But The US Dollar Dominates<\/h3>\n
Interestingly, when it comes to digital currencies, the US dollar continues to reign supreme. Chainalysis stated in 2020 that $50 billion in cash went out of China in cryptocurrency, the most of it in dollar-pegged tether.<\/p>\n
“Despite the United States’ declining share of global GDP, the dollar continues to dominate, most notably in the digital environment,” Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone stated in April last year.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, momentum indicators remain negative, showing that selling pressure has been constant over the last month for Bitcoin.<\/p>\n
BTC failed to break above its 40-week moving average of $45,724, indicating a bearish bias.<\/p>\n
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He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley! So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill). Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair. Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin\u2019 helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better. Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies. Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects. 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