🌍 Which Macro Indicator Matters Most in Trading? | Gate.io Insight

In volatile markets, one macro indicator often leads the rest: U.S. CPI (Inflation Data).

CPI shapes Fed rate expectations, which drive liquidity, risk appetite & crypto flows

Higher CPI → Rate hike fears, stronger dollar, weaker BTC/ETH momentum

Lower CPI → Risk-on mood, inflows to BTC, ETH, and altcoins

CPI directly impacts bond yields, and yields guide crypto’s short-term trend

Every major BTC breakout this year followed cooling inflation expectations

Smart traders watch CPI first, then jobs & GDP

CPI sets the tone for funding rates, OI expansion & market sentiment

For crypto traders, this is the macro heartbeat behind every major move

Stay prepared — the next CPI print may decide the next leg for BTC.

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