Crypto Prices Bounce Back on Friday

After two days of decline, cryptocurrency prices made a comeback on Friday, with Bitcoin and Ether both up by 4%. This rally followed a tough week for risk assets, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 suffering significant losses. However, these stock indices managed to rebound on Friday. In the crypto world, Coinbase and MicroStrategy saw their stocks jump by 4% and 9%, respectively. Bitcoin's jump was particularly noteworthy, as it coincided with news that inflation had eased slightly in June. This news opened the door for an anticipated interest rate cut in September. Additionally, the ongoing Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, featuring former President Donald Trump, added to the crypto market's optimism. Some investors expect Trump's speech, which could be crypto-friendly given his recent statements, to boost prices in the coming days. Despite Friday's gains, Bitcoin remains relatively unchanged for the week, while Ether is on track for a 7% weekly loss. This underscores the ongoing volatility in the crypto market.