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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Bitcoin bulls seek new all time high & EU regulations on stablecoins with Bobby Zagotta

Bitcoin bulls are gaining momentum as the crypto market pushes toward new record highs. Bobby Zagotta, CEO for the Americas & Global Chief Commercial Officer at Bitstamp, discusses the factors fueling BTC’s rally and the latest EU regulations impacting stablecoins. He provides insights into how these developments could shape the future of digital assets and the status of regulations in the U.S. for 2025.

BTC & gold try for new all time highs following FED meeting with Jigna Gibb

Bitcoin and gold are rallying as markets react to the latest Federal Reserve meeting.  Jigna Gibb, Head of Commodities & Crypto Index Products, analyzes the key factors driving this push toward record highs and what it signals for investors. Gibb also provides insight into how BTC & gold are correlated in this market.

Big tech defends heavy AI spending amig DeepSeek concerns with Joshua Pantony

As competition in artificial intelligence intensifies, big tech companies are standing by their heavy AI spending despite rising concerns over DeepSeek’s emergence. Joshua Pantony, CEO of Boosted.ai, analyzes how major players are justifying their investments and the broader impact on the AI industry. He provides insights into the evolving landscape of AI innovation and the challenges ahead for market leaders.

Recapping Trump’s crypto priorities & regulatory outlook for digital assets with Ari Redbord

In this discussion, Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, delves into President Trump's recent initiatives to prioritize cryptocurrency and the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets. He provides insights into the administration's executive orders aimed at promoting the crypto industry, the establishment of a working group to explore a national Bitcoin stockpile, and the potential implications for financial institutions and investors.

Peter Tuchman on tech earnings, policy announcements, and the FOMC’s meeting

Markets are reacting to a pivotal week of tech earnings, policy updates, and the latest FOMC meeting. Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, breaks down the key developments and their impact on investor sentiment. He provides insights into how these factors are shaping market trends and future expectations.

Polly Jean Harrison discusses the benefits of Apple’s ‘Tap to Pay’ tech & Ecompay’s integration of Swish

Apple’s ‘Tap to Pay’ technology is streamlining transactions and reshaping digital payments. Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, discusses the key benefits of this innovation and how Ecompay’s integration of Swish enhances seamless payment experiences.

How DeepSeek complicates the AI race with Shaw Walters

DeepSeek's advancements are adding new complexities to the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence.Shaw Walters, Founder of Eliza Labs, analyzes how this emerging player is influencing industry leaders and shifting AI development strategies providing insights into the broader implications for innovation and market dynamics.

Bull market optimism for 2025 despite tech uncertainty with Sonu Varghese

Despite uncertainty in the tech sector, optimism for a 2025 bull market continues to grow. Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, analyzes the factors driving market sentiment and how investors are positioning themselves for potential gains. Additionally, Varghese offers insight into the latest Fed decision to leave rates unchanged.

Market outlook after the Fed’s January meeting with Matt Cheslock

The Federal Reserve’s January meeting has set the tone for markets in the months ahead. Matt Cheslock, Equity Trader at Virtu Financial, breaks down key takeaways from the Fed’s decisions and their potential impact on investors.

Chip stocks seeing selling pressure as DeekSeek emerges with Katie Stockton

The emergence of DeepSeek is adding new competitive pressures to the semiconductor sector. with Katie Stockton, Founder & Managing Partner at Fairlead Strategies, analyzes the recent selloff in chip stocks and what it signals for the broader market.https://www.fairleadstrategies.com/trial

Fed not considering rate cuts amid strong labor market with Jonathan Corpina

The Federal Reserve remains cautious on rate cuts as the labor market continues to show resilience.Jonathan Corpina, Senior Managing Partner at Meridian Equity Partners, analyzes the Fed’s stance and its impact on markets, inflation, and investor expectations.

How fund managers are responding to the tech selloff with Robert Miller

The recent tech selloff has investors reassessing their strategies amid market volatility. Robert Miller, CEO of Frontier Asset Management, discusses how fund managers are navigating these conditions and adjusting their portfolios. He provides insights into key trends and opportunities in the evolving tech sector.