This week’s Ethereum Merge may be the most important shift in crypto history

On this week’s “The Market Report” show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the significance of the Ethereum merger, the latest CPI data, key things to know in Bitcoin (BTC) this week and altcoins analysis.

To kick things off, we broke down the latest news in the markets this week.

Bitcoin Price Drops $1,000 in 3 Minutes as US CPI Inflation Overshoots. Bitcoin’s 4% loss comes quickly as inflation does not cool as quickly as hoped, resulting in a wave of sell-offs for the crypto market. We do a deep dive into what the data means and the implications for the wider market. Does this mark the end of the last price pump we saw earlier this week or will we bounce back when things settle down? We take a look at what President Joe Biden had to say about the latest CPI data and also what Crypto Twitter is discussing on the matter. Lots to unpack here, so make sure you tune in as we break down the information for you.

Fed, Merge and $22K BTC – 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week. A bullish weekly finish sees Bitcoin tackling realized price as analysts speculate on high volatility in the coming days. With the new CPI data causing the price of Bitcoin to fall, could the merger bring some relief to the markets or will it lead to further downside? We also take a deep dive into the Ethereum merger and explain why it is such an important event in the history of crypto and why you should follow its developments closely. We also highlight certain scams you need to be aware of to stay safe.

Price analysis: ADA, SOL and MATIC. Our experts take a look at a few altcoins that have made some interesting moves this week. They analyze the charts and make a case for where the price might go. So make sure you stick around because you don’t want to miss this important information.

Next up is a new segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to provide newcomers to the crypto industry with quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. Tip of the week: Shop, don’t gamble.

Market expert Marcel Pechman then closely examines the Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down. The experts also go over some market news to keep you updated on the latest on the top two cryptocurrencies.

Finally, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. The analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify three altcoins that stood out this week: Audiu’s token AUDIO, Ocean Protocol’s token OCEAN and DIGG’s token DIGG.

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