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Official inflation gauges range from 2.2% to 3.7% as Warsh rebuilds the framework that will shape the Fed’s September decision.
A $44 billion Treasury auction offered investors 4.473% one day before the Fed met, forcing Bitcoin to compete with a government-backed return.
Takata's 1.25% bid failed, while decision-day derivatives showed no active leverage break despite the measurable squeeze setup.
Strong consumer spending and sticky inflation weakened the dovish signal, while higher Treasury yields continued to limit institutional demand.
Three hawkish dissents, rising oil and weak market liquidity put Bitcoin’s $62,000 support on watch ahead of the September Fed meeting.
Markets still expect rates to stay unchanged, but an unusually underpriced hike could force traders to reassess the Fed’s 2026 path and test Bitcoin’s recent resilience.
Bitcoin traders have cut downside protection before the Fed's most uncertain decision in two years, leaving nearly $5 billion in upside options exposed to a sharp move in yields and the dollar.
Bitcoin traders are dropping their guard just as an oil shock puts a surprise Fed rate hike back on the table.
Bitcoin’s Sunday close will determine whether $68,000 comes into view or $60,000 returns as the next major test.
