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Opinion: Crypto Market Pauses Amid US-China Geopolitical Tensions

Opinion: Crypto Market Pauses Amid US-China Geopolitical Tensions
  • Bitcoin is expected to consolidate within the $80,000-90,000 range.
  • The US Treasury will inject an additional $100 billion into the financial system by the end of April.
  • The correlation between bitcoin’s price and global liquidity changes stands at 83%.

In bitcoin options expiring by June, puts dominate as market participants hedge against potential “surprises” from the US-China trade war, according to a report by QCP Capital.

Over the longer term, the perception of digital gold is becoming more constructive, experts noted.

They believe that in the near future, the price of the leading cryptocurrency will continue to consolidate within the $80,000-90,000 range.

Who Will Blink First: The US or China?

“Washington seeks leverage, while Beijing desires a breather. However, neither state can afford to show weakness. Meanwhile, the US is negotiating not only with China but also with bond markets and itself,” the review states.

Analyst and MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe highlighted the increase in money supply according to aggregate M2.

“If the correlation remains, then bitcoin will rise to a new record this quarter. This would also imply a rise in CNH/USD, a fall in yields [of US government bonds], a decrease in gold prices, […] and a rise in altcoins,” the expert predicted.

The Role of the US Treasury

Macro analyst known as TomasOnMarkets pointed out the use of $500 billion in US Treasury balances at the Fed since February 12.

As a result, the net volume of liquidity in the financial system soared to $6.3 trillion, which, in his view, creates a favorable backdrop for the price increase of the leading cryptocurrency.

According to the specialist’s calculations, by the end of April, the figure will reach $600 billion. If debt ceiling negotiations extend to August, net liquidity could rise to a multi-year high of $6.6 trillion. This would provide a “tailwind” for digital gold, TomasOnMarkets added.

According to research by financial analyst Lyn Alden, bitcoin historically moved in line with global liquidity 83% of the time.

Data: Lynalden.com.

Technical analyst Peter Brandt holds a bearish view. He urged not to draw far-reaching conclusions after the asset’s price broke through the descending trendline.

“A violation […] does not signify a change in trend. Sorry,” he wrote.

Earlier, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel and experts from Bravos Research reached similar conclusions about the prospects for the leading cryptocurrency’s price growth amid changes in the M2 money aggregate.

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