Cryptocurrencies advanced alongside US stocks as investors speculate central banks could soon pull back from aggressive interest-rate hikes. Bitcoin, the largest digital coin by market value, rose as much as 3.3% on Tuesday to trade around $20,243, its highest since Sept 27. That’s in line with broader gains in US stocks. The S&P 500 advanced as much as 3% Tuesday morning. Ether, Binance Coin, Solana and other cryptocurrencies also advanced. Bitcoin’s performance has correlated with the S&P 500 all year. “It’s very hard to find days where Bitcoin’s up and the markets aren’t up,” said Michael Purves, founder and CEO ... (full story)