Overview
- PacWest Bancorp, a struggling U.S. bank, is considering strategic options to secure its financial future, including a potential sale.
- The turmoil in the U.S. banking sector has intensified with TD Bank scrapping its planned acquisition of First Horizon.
- Bitcoin’s price continues to rise amid the uncertainty, prompting speculation that a rally could be on the horizon.
PacWest’s Struggle for Stability
PacWest Bancorp, a California-based American bank, recently confirmed that it is considering various strategic options, including a potential sale, as its shares continue to tumble. Amid this turmoil, the rise in Bitcoin’s value has caught the attention of market observers, prompting speculation that a significant rally could be on the horizon. PacWest has disclosed that it has been approached by potential partners and investors while seeking ways to secure its financial future. The bank’s shares dropped by 50% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, leading it to explore all possible avenues to maximize shareholder value. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the bank had enlisted boutique investment bank Piper Sandler to help explore strategic options, including a potential sale. However, no formal sale process has been initiated and PacWest is also considering raising new capital.
TD Bank Scraps Acquisition Plan
The U.S. regional banking sector’s turmoil intensified when Canada’s TD Bank announced that it would abandon its planned $13 billion acquisition of Memphis-based First Horizon. The two banks cited uncertainty surrounding regulatory approval of the deal as the reason for this decision..
Potential Bitcoin Rally Ahead?
As traditional banks face increasing difficulties, Bitcoin prices have been steadily rising with some experts predicting it could reach $35000 . Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible pivot while JPMorgan analysts increased their short term target for Bitcoin from $146 thousand to $155 thousand due to growing demand from institutional investors .