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Hunter Horsley says crypto has split into stablecoins, Bitcoin, tokenization and infrastructure. That fragmentation may explain the market’s mixed mood, and why it could be a sign of maturity.
Gino Matos 7 min read 
Traders are watching whether Bitcoin can defend $78,000 after hotter US inflation data interrupted its recovery from April lows.
Bitcoin’s drop below $80,000 came as the S&P 500 registered record highs. If BTC is a high-beta risk asset, why is it missing the stock-market rally?
Strategy’s capital markets machine may give Bitcoin a huge recurring buyer, but the same flywheel also means BTC could become increasingly dependent on one company’s ability to keep issuing stock and preferred shares.
BTC traders are watching whether a diplomatic thaw can offset sticky inflation and fragile derivatives positioning.
Sovereign bond yields are nearing historic stress levels as inflation and energy shocks revive fears of a global financial crisis.
Spot ETF inflows and Ripple’s institutional credit expansion are colliding with bearish futures positioning across major exchanges.
Bitcoin faces a key macro price test as market structure weakens and traders watch support, liquidity, and ETF flows.
A hotter-than-expected inflation report could pressure Bitcoin by delaying Fed rate cuts and tightening liquidity.
