September FOMC Showdown: Will Today’s Rate Decision Pump or Dump Crypto Markets?

Today marks a pivotal moment for financial markets as the US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes its September meeting, set to announce its interest rate decision at 2:00 PM ET.  This is by far the most important FOMC meeting of 2025, where the Fed will reveal whether it will cut rates as […]

Navigating “Red September” 2025: Bitcoin, Altcoins, and Gold in a Volatile Crypto Market

September has earned a notorious reputation in the cryptocurrency world as a challenging month, often dubbed “Red September” due to historical price declines, heightened volatility, and shifting market sentiment. For traders, understanding these seasonal patterns alongside macroeconomic and on-chain dynamics is crucial for informed decision-making. Meanwhile, gold’s role as a safe-haven asset offers a contrasting […]

Why Momentum Trading Matters and How Idatco Makes It Easy

Momentum trading is a powerful strategy that thrives on capturing the continuation of price trends in fast-moving markets.  By identifying assets with strong directional momentum, traders aim to “ride the wave,” buying high to sell higher or shorting low to buy lower.  This approach leverages market psychology, where rising prices attract buyers, fueling further gains, […]

Asset and Wealth Managers’ Growing Interest in Crypto: A 2025 Perspective

The interest of asset and wealth managers in cryptocurrencies has surged in 2025, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional infrastructure, and market opportunities. In the U.S. and globally, these managers are increasingly integrating digital assets into their portfolios, reflecting a shift toward mainstream acceptance. The Genius Act, a pro-crypto legislative framework passed in 2025, has played a pivotal […]

How Idatco Enables Automated Crypto Arbitrage with XRP and Stablecoins

Crypto arbitrage remains one of the most attractive strategies for traders seeking high-yield, low-risk opportunities in the volatile cryptocurrency market. By leveraging price differences between exchanges, traders can buy low and sell high to generate consistent profits. In South Africa, where crypto arbitrage continues to thrive despite predictions that price gaps would close, platforms like Idatco are […]

How Institutions Are Managing Risk and Compliance in Crypto Treasury Strategies

As institutional interest in Bitcoin and other digital assets continues to rise, treasury teams are moving beyond exploration and into implementation. But managing a crypto treasury is not as simple as adding digital assets to a balance sheet. It introduces a complex new set of risks—market, operational, regulatory, and technological. In this evolving landscape, the […]

Institutional and Corporate Treasury Allocation Trends in Crypto and Bitcoin

Recent developments mark a profound shift in institutional perspectives on digital assets, signaling their transition from niche instruments to core components of financial strategy. In March 2025, the U.S. government took a landmark step by announcing the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), a dedicated treasury asset composed of bitcoin seized through civil and […]