The Week That Was – From Our Expert Network

A quick dive into last week’s headlines in markets, crypto and macro – all from Benzinga’s Expert Network of contributors…

Crypto & Blockchain

Bitcoin’s Fate Above $120K Now Hinges On Fed Rate Cuts, Not Cypherpunk Ideals
Forget the ideology – rate cuts may be the real driver of Bitcoin’s next leg up, says Kenneth Rapoza. 

Is Lighter the Next Hyperliquid?
Mark de Wolf’s take on Lighter, the decentralized derivatives exchange (DEX) specializing in perpetual futures (perps) – a type of derivative contract that lets traders speculate on crypto price movements.

Is Bitcoin A Buy Below $110,000? See Why “Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary Prefers Investing In Bitcoin Infrastructure

Tor Constantino shares why “Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary is steering toward Bitcoin infrastructure rather than the asset itself. 

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