Risk Assets
July CPI Tomorrow: Bitcoin Awaits Inflation Test at $65,800
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for July will be released tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. ET, marking the week’s single largest catalyst for Bitcoin and crypto markets as traders brace for potential volatility across risk assets. Bitcoin currently sits at $65,151, holding near crucial technical resistance at $65,800, with the inflation print poised to either...
Bitcoin Slumps Below $65K as Trump Tariffs Trigger $162M Liquidations
Bitcoin tumbled below $65,000 on July 24 as the Trump administration implemented sweeping tariffs covering 60 countries and 99 percent of U.S. trade, reigniting inflation concerns and pressuring risk assets across markets. The tariff announcement triggered immediate liquidations totaling $162 million in the crypto space while equities sold off sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite falling...
Oil Spike Triggers Bitcoin Selloff Below $66K Amid Rate Hike Fears
Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as surging oil prices reignite inflation concerns tied to escalating Iran tensions, marking a sharp reversal from the cryptocurrency’s strongest month-long rally. The selloff extends across risk assets as crude oil climbs past $87 per barrel, pushing both Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate hike odds to fresh cycle highs. Background:...
June CPI Collapse to 3.5% Sparks Bitcoin Rally Above $65K
U.S. inflation fell sharply to 3.5% year-over-year in June, smashing economist expectations and triggering an immediate rally in risk assets including Bitcoin, which surged past $65,000. The Consumer Price Index declined 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis—the largest monthly drop since April 2020—marking a significant cooling in price pressures that has dramatically reduced the probability...
Fed’s July 28 Meeting to Determine Bitcoin’s August Direction
Bitcoin’s near-term price action hinges entirely on the Federal Reserve’s July 28-29 meeting, as rising macroeconomic headwinds and lingering extreme fear continue to suppress crypto markets despite modest weekly gains. After defending the low $60,000s and triggering modest ETF inflows, the cryptocurrency market remains fragile—trading as a high-beta risk asset deeply sensitive to monetary policy...
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $64K as CPI Data Looms July 14
Bitcoin has rebounded decisively above $64,000 following a weak June jobs report, signaling renewed institutional interest after weeks of systematic capital withdrawal. The world’s largest cryptocurrency now trades at $64,033.85 as of July 7, 2026, with the immediate catalyst being softer labor data that reduces Fed tightening pressure. However, all eyes remain fixed on the...
Bitcoin Rebounds on War De-escalation, But Fed Decision Looms
Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a sharp recovery on June 12 following geopolitical de-escalation claims from former President Trump, with BTC climbing 3.4% and ETH rising 3.2% as risk sentiment improved across markets. The rally marks a turning point after crypto assets suffered an 18% decline last week amid Middle East tensions, but sustainability remains uncertain...
Fed Hawkish Hold Locks Bitcoin into Rate-Driven Selloff as Cuts Fade
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal funds rate steady at 3.50%-3.75% on June 17, 2026, in a move that was widely expected but carried a surprisingly