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📈 XRP gains 8% due to CBDC play: XRP is one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies this week, gaining over 8% from Monday's open. Ripple is pushing further into the CBDC game, unveiling a new platform for creating blockchain-based digital currencies. In Hong Kong, Ripple Labs has introduced a new payment system for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

📉 US Debt Ceiling Weighing On Risk Sentiment The US dollar has found support despite inflation hitting a 2-year low, the rise in the dollar has put downside pressure on all risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Although this is a low-probability outcome, fears of the US defaulting on its debt obligations due to the debt ceiling have increased.

Crypto investing holds greater volatility than traditional markets, but it comes with very similar behavioural biases. While the potential rewards are enticing, it’s crucial to understand the potential pitfalls associated with all trading. As we are all human, behavioural biases are a part of our nature, and they impact our decision-making process, which holds true for investing and trading as well.

The ICONOMI April Crypto Wrap Key Points To Cover: Bitcoin Update: Bitcoin has stalled at the 30k USD resistance level after achieving a 100% return from the 15,500 lows back in November 2022. Bitcoin's dominance increased to 46% of the total cryptocurrency market share, up from roughly 40% at the start of the year.

📉 Technical Analysis BTC At $30,000, Bitcoin has attained its first significant milestone. As we can identify an important resistance level, a bearish divergence on the 2-day chart, and a negative trend line resistance, this level may come under renewed selling pressure. Although BTC's 100% YTD gain is encouraging, a stop or correction is likely in the next few days or weeks due to the technical structures.

The cost of living in the UK has been on the rise over the past few years, with soaring energy and fuel prices putting a strain on household budgets, creating a cost of living crisis. These increases are forcing families to re-evaluate their finances and make difficult choices to stay afloat.

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, staying ahead of the game is a challenging task. One way of keeping up is to sit down with the minds who have been actively trading for years on end. I had the privilege of sitting down with the people behind Rational Active Allocation and Mountains and Valleys.

During an economic downturn, investors must tread carefully, but at the same time, keep a sharp eye on the market for opportunities to acquire high-quality assets at a discounted price. Economic downturns are challenging, but they also present some of the best chances for investment if you know where to invest your money during a recession.

Every investor needs research tools to do their best job. Crypto investing is no different, as the crypto world is vast - there are so many different types of crypto tokens. Some are used for utility, some for payment; others are used as securities.