Take: The combo of soft data and tariff relief may support crypto’s narrative as a macro hedge — especially if rate cuts begin into summer and the dollar weakens further.
5/ Market focus now shifts to June. With GDP down and inflation cooling, dovish Fed members hint that rate cuts could begin if data softens further. Futures still price four cuts in 2025.
Take: As policy risk recedes and institutional access improves, crypto is regaining strength as a macro asset class — supported by flows, fundamentals, and a more favorable regulatory environment.
4/ Regulatory momentum builds. Paul Atkins was sworn in as new SEC Chair and promised a “principled approach” to digital assets. The SEC is reviewing 72 ETF filings across major crypto tokens.
Take: China’s controlled liquidity injections and persistent deflation pressures may increase BTC’s appeal as a hard asset in an environment of weakening fiat stability.
Macro Moves by Anbruggen
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This week: China’s cautious stance, persistent deflation, and strategic liquidity injections.
5/ Macro divergence intensifies: while Fed stays cautious, PBoC manages deflation risks and capital stability carefully, with targeted rather than broad stimulus.