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Rising U.S. bond yields and expectations of prolonged tight monetary policy are pressuring crypto markets, with Bitcoin underperforming equities amid weak liquidity and shifting investor focus.
U.S. 10-year yields have climbed մոտ 4.6%, while 30-year yields are nearing multi-year highs. A sharp daily jump of nearly 2% on long-term yields underscores mounting bond market stress. Rising yields signal expectations that interest rates will remain elevated or increase further.
Market pricing now implies roughly a 50% probability of a Fed rate hike by late 2026, up from about 30–40% previously. The likelihood of rate cuts this year has dropped to near 1%, while expectations of hikes by 2027 exceed 75%. This reflects persistent inflation concerns.
Sustained inflation expectations are partly tied to ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly involving energy markets. Elevated oil prices reinforce the view that inflation may remain sticky, limiting the Federal Reserve’s ability to ease policy.
Higher yields reduce liquidity and weigh on risk-sensitive assets, especially cryptocurrencies. While U.S. equity indices show limited stress, crypto markets are more vulnerable due to weaker underlying demand and reliance on speculative capital.
Bitcoin has lagged behind sectors like semiconductors and AI-related equities, where strong earnings and demand support valuations. In contrast, Bitcoin shows signs of weak spot demand and is increasingly driven by leveraged positions rather than organic buying.
Growth in stablecoin supply, a proxy for crypto liquidity, has stalled since late April. ETF flows show rising outflows and slowing inflows, indicating reduced institutional demand. Approximately 10,000 BTC in leveraged long positions were opened without corresponding spot demand, increasing downside risk.
Capital is rotating into AI, semiconductors, robotics, and energy, all supported by strong earnings outlooks. Some crypto-linked firms are pivoting toward AI infrastructure, reallocating resources from mining to GPU computing, further diluting pure crypto exposure.
Bitcoin remains in a fragile structure, with key مستويات near $85,000–$90,000 and downside risk toward $65,000 if support breaks. A continued rise in yields or oil prices could trigger further declines, while only a reversal in macro conditions would stabilize الأسعار.
Ethereum and altcoins show greater weakness, with expectations of further downside possibly below $1,900. The broader altcoin market suffers more acutely from liquidity shortages and declining investor interest.
Despite volatility, the VIX index remains subdued, suggesting equity markets are not yet in panic mode. The stress is concentrated in assets with weaker fundamentals or lower institutional backing.
Elevated bond yields and persistent inflation expectations are reshaping global markets, favoring sectors with strong earnings while leaving cryptocurrencies exposed to declining liquidity and weakening demand.