Monetary Policy

Bitcoin fell from the early-week high of $67,292 on June 16, held steady above $66,000, and was reported at $66,336. CME’s “FedWatch” tool shows that after the U.S.-Iran framework agreement was reached, traders reduced the probability of a Fed rate hike in December from nearly 70% last week to 58%. During the French G7 summit, President Trump announced that the two sides, the U.S. and Iran, have completed the electronic signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Fed Rate-Hike Expectations

According to analyst Omkar Godbole, the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision on June 16 could trigger significant volatility for Bitcoin through a potential yen carry trade unwind. The BOJ is expected to raise its benchmark rate to between 0.75% and 1%, the highest level since 1995, which could

According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin rebounded to $65,568 on June 15, returning above the $65,000 level as market risk appetite strengthened ahead of this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting. Market participants widely expect the Fed to hold rates unchanged, but investors are closely watching how

This week in the cryptocurrency market (June 16-19) faces four major macro events: the US-Iran peace agreement is expected to be signed in Switzerland on the 19th; the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will hold meetings on June 16-17; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Walshe will announce his first policy rate decision on June 17; and the Bank of Japan is also expected to discuss in its June 15-16 meeting whether to raise the short-term policy rate from 0.75% to 1.0%. This Week’s Key Macro Event S

Crypto analyst Darkfost stated that Bitcoin is facing one of the most challenging U.S. Treasury yield environments since its inception. The analyst noted that 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields fluctuating between 4.5% and 5% indicate continuation of tight financial conditions in markets,

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his warning on U.S. dollar savings in a June 12 post on X, urging savers to shift toward gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author framed his message around concerns about debt, money creation, and inflation. Kiyosaki's latest remarks continue a long-r

According to crypto analyst Darkfost on social media via ChainCatcher, U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to among the highest levels since Bitcoin's inception. The 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields are currently hovering in the 4.5% to 5% range, while market expectations for additional rate

From 14:45 to 15:00 UTC on June 12, 2026, BTC saw a short-term spike within 15 minutes, delivering a +0.76% return. The price moved within the 63,462.2–64,011.2 USDT range, with a 0.86% amplitude. The price anomaly occurred on the eve of an FOMC meeting, when market attention was high. Although the volatility was limited, trading volume increased, indicating intensified competition between bulls and bears. The main driver behind this anomaly was a rebound from a technical support level combined

According to BlockBeats citing Bitunix analysts, on June 12, crypto ETFs experienced net outflows of $405 million over the past week, with cumulative outflows reaching $549 million over the past month. Despite short-term easing of geopolitical tensions following U.S.-Iran agreement discussions,

Reuters, based on data from the swaps market, shows that the probability of Japan’s central bank (BOJ) raising interest rates from 0.75% to 1% at its policy meeting on June 15-16 is 93%. This would be Japan’s highest policy rate since 1995. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda (74) was admitted to the hospital on June 10 due to an infection from a liver cyst, and will be absent from this two-day policy meeting; the meeting will be chaired by Deputy Governor Ryozo Hino. Rate-hike expectations confirmed: Reute

According to The Block, Strike founder and Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers said on June 12 that Bitcoin's current price reflects the true state of a global liquidity crisis. Mallers noted that the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index has hit historic lows while the S&P 500 remains at

Bitcoin retraced toward $62,800 after recovering to approximately $63,150, following the release of U.S. May Producer Price Index data showing headline inflation at 6.5%. The May PPI report exceeded the 6.4% forecast and marked the highest level since November 2022, prompting traders to reassess

Bitcoin retraced from $63,150 toward $62,800 after the May Producer Price Index came in hotter than expected at 6.5% headline inflation, above the 6.4% forecast and the highest level since November 2022. The move reflected trader sensitivity to inflation data, as stronger price pressures increase ex

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $2.1 billion in June so far, pacing May's total outflows of $2.4 billion, according to SoSoValue data. The sustained outflows reflect a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop that continues to pressure crypto markets. Wednesday's $214 million outflow

In May, the Consumer Price Index returned to above 4% for the first time in three years, with energy prices becoming the key driver. Compared with April, the mild performance of core inflation formed a split combination of overall heat and an restrained core. This structural “temperature difference” not only makes the rate-hike path increasingly hard to pin down, but also directly affects the pricing benchmark of crypto assets in a strong-US-dollar environment. According to data from the U.S. De

According to HTX DeepThink analyst Chloe via BlockBeats, U.S. May CPI rose 4.2% year-on-year on June 11, marking the largest increase since April 2023, driven primarily by energy shocks from Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting global supply chains. Energy inflation surged 23.5% year-on-year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% in May from a year earlier, marking the fastest annual pace since May 2023 and the third consecutive month of accelerating inflation. The monthly increase of 0.5% was largely driven by surging energy co

The US Consumer Price Index for May 2026 rose 0.5% month-over-month and 4.2% year-over-year, matching economist forecasts, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Core CPI increased 0.2% monthly, below the expected 0.3%, while annual core inflation held at 2.9%. Elevated energy prices driven b

Investors in cryptocurrency and traditional markets are awaiting the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which is expected to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, equities, bonds, and the U.S. dollar. Market sentiment has shifted in recent weeks

At 20:30 Beijing time on June 10, 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the May Consumer Price Index. This is the final key inflation data point ahead of the first FOMC policy meeting under new Fed Chair Kevin Wosch, scheduled for June 16 to 17. Market expectations are that overall CPI year-over-year growth will rise to 4.2%, the highest since March 2023, and the first time inflation has returned to above 4% in nearly three years. Core CPI excluding food and energy is expected t