Monetary Policy

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. consumer prices fell 0.4% in June on July 14, the largest one-month decrease since April 2020, easing annual inflation to 3.5% from 4.2%. Bitcoin climbed above $64,000, up 3.5% in 24 hours, while Ether rose to $1,875, up 5.2%, according to

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that the U.S. June CPI fell 0.4% month over month, marking the first monthly negative growth since May 2020; the year-over-year increase dropped sharply from 4.2% in May to 3.5%, below the market’s 3.8% expectation. Core CPI was flat month over month and rose 2.6% year over year, also below expectations. This data triggered a rapid and widespread Chain Reaction in financial

Bitcoin (BTC) once again rebounded, temporarily around $64,707 on July 15. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he froze more than $130 million in Iranian digital assets. According to Reuters, the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 banks and payments companies from 50 applicant institutions to take part in the digital euro pilot program. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he froze more than $130 million in Iranian digital assets. According to on-chain an

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to around $64,800 on July 15, rising 2.3% that day. The catalyst was the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: the month-over-month decline was 0.4%, better than market expectations; on an annualized basis, inflation slowed to 3.5%, the first drop in five months. As inflation cooled, the market believed near-term rate-hike pressure eased, benefiting both stocks and crypto assets in tandem. June CPI Data: Three Key Inflation Indic

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin bounced to $64,968 on July 15 morning, up 4.4% in 24 hours and reaching levels not seen since June 22. The move was driven by U.S. inflation data released on July 14: the June Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% year-over-year, missing market expectations of 3.8%, and

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress on July 14, 2026 the Federal Reserve will not bail out cryptocurrency or stablecoin markets if they face stress. Rep. Brad Sherman pressed Warsh during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on whether the Fed would extend support to digital asset markets

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told Congress on July 14 that the Federal Reserve will not extend bailouts to cryptocurrency or stablecoin markets, stating "We do not want to be in the bailout business, full stop." During the House hearing on the Fed's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report, Rep. Brad Sherman

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are monitoring the July 14 US inflation report as markets price in 2.6 Federal Reserve rate hikes over coming quarters, according to crypto trading firm BIT. The inflation data arrives as Bitcoin has stabilized near $63,000 after recent volatility, leaving macroeconomic

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appointed a group of economists, former central bankers, and technology leaders to review how the US central bank conducts monetary policy, the Federal Reserve announced Thursday. The initiative aims to assess whether the Fed's analytical tools and policy

The Federal Reserve released minutes from its June 16-17 meeting on July 8, revealing a divided committee that unanimously held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% while flagging inflation risks tied to artificial intelligence spending, tariffs, and Middle East energy costs. The meeting marked

According to Federal Reserve minutes released on July 8, the Fed's policy committee unanimously held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% during Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting, though the decision revealed internal disagreement over whether a rate increase is still warranted this year.

Japanese Finance Minister Katsuya Katayama said the government wants public funds—including the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)—to increase their allocation to Japan’s domestic financial assets. The targets include Japanese government bonds, stocks, and other local assets. The move comes as pressure on Japan’s debt rises. Some market analysts interpret the government’s guidance of public capital to buy domestic assets as a typical case of “financial repression,” boosting the safe-haven

Bitcoin (BTC) gives back the gains from earlier in the week; as of July 14, it is temporarily around $62,530. About $297 million worth of BTC and ETH was transferred to Coinbase Prime ahead of a U.S. government address, sparking concerns about sell pressure. President Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act in the final stage, and a White House adviser stressed that deliberations cannot be delayed any longer. Macroeconomic Events & Crypto Market Hotspots According to on-chain analyst Yu J

On July 13, Cardano (ADA) fell to an intraday low of $0.1572 following coordinated strikes by Iran across five regional countries, which rattled broader crypto markets. ADA recovered partially to near $0.1616 by session close, down 3.60% over 24 hours. Kraken quietly registered 12 Cardano stake

According to QCP Capital, Bitcoin and Ethereum implied volatility continued rising this week as U.S.-Iran military tensions escalated over the weekend, 12 days after the two sides signed a ceasefire memorandum. The second round of negotiations faces headwinds as both sides accused each other of

According to CoinPost, Bitmine chair Tom Lee said on July 13 at WebX 2026 that the crypto market weakness this year stems from four factors: a shift in U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy expectations from four rate cuts to two rate increases; uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Clarity Act; capital c

According to Fox Business, a crypto reporter highlighted on X that key economic data, Federal Reserve remarks, and updates on the Clarity Act status will dominate this week. Markets will closely monitor CPI and PPI inflation readings, which could influence expectations for the Fed's next interest ra

Crypto market maker Keyrock's liquidity framework signaled Bitcoin's 30% decline eight months before it occurred, according to a June 1 analysis showing a lagged net U.S. Treasury bill issuance impulse at roughly +$136 billion. Bitcoin hit $126,000 in October 2025, then dropped more than 30% to

The crypto market reached a total capitalization of $2.28 trillion on July 11, adding $170 billion in value since July 1, with bitcoin trading just above $64,100. The rally began when Federal Reserve commentary lifted bitcoin back above $60,000 on July 1, followed by recovering exchange-traded