2025-12-18 16:50:14

US inflation continues to linger at elevated levels, creating mounting political challenges as the administration grapples with public frustration over persistent price increases. Here's the catch though—bringing those prices down is anything but straightforward. According to macro analysts, aggressive deflationary measures carry significant risks that could destabilize the broader economy. This economic backdrop matters to the crypto and trading community, as stubborn inflation typically pressures central bank policy, influences bond yields, and reshapes capital flows into alternative assets. Keep an eye on how these macro trends evolve—they often precede major shifts in risk appetite.

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BearMarketLightning

· 2025-12-20 09:16

Inflation is just a vicious cycle, I really can't hold on anymore --- Lower prices? Easier said than done, and it might even cause a crash --- That's why we need to pay attention to the macro perspective; it directly determines how the crypto market moves --- When central bank policies change, capital flows shift, and we need to stay ahead --- Politicians are overwhelmed, so we need to find opportunities within --- So, stablecoins and alternative assets are becoming more and more popular --- High inflation pressure = central banks forced to act = market reshuffling, got it? --- That's why I've been focusing on macro data; it can predict market trends better than candlestick charts --- Monetary policy is at a crossroads, and now is the most critical time to stay alert

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RegenRestorer

· 2025-12-18 17:11

Inflation is really a hot potato, impossible to lower without political explosions, and forcing a reduction could lead to a crash... How can this situation be broken? --- So the central bank still has to keep easing, which is actually good news for our crypto circle. --- It just sounds like a vicious cycle, no wonder everyone is looking for alternative assets. --- The key is that the market can't predict the next move at all, and this kind of uncertainty is the most frustrating. --- Inflation being so sticky, it was about time to all-in on altcoins. --- It feels like the old story of "politicians passing the buck and economists taking the blame" is about to play out again. --- Risk premium is about to take off. Looking forward to this opportunity.

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DisillusiionOracle

· 2025-12-18 17:08

With such strong inflation stickiness, the central bank has to hold back... If you ask me, that's the very reason Bitcoin exists.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 2025-12-18 17:00

Inflation can't be suppressed no matter what, and the central bank is also backed into a corner... This is going to be interesting --- So if the Federal Reserve really slashes hard, the economy will go straight to gg, it seems we have to endure slowly --- This is the real opportunity in the crypto world, funds are about to run away --- Laughing to death, politicians speak so easily, but each one is more cowardly when it comes to actual operation --- If inflation doesn't retreat, liquidity will have to flow elsewhere, get it? --- By the way, is this kind of stalemate really good or bad for altcoins? I'm starting to understand less and less --- Wait, so does that mean stable inflation is actually a long-term positive?

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