COINOTAG reported on May 2nd that amidst fluctuating macroeconomic indicators, the discernible decrease in inflation rates has rekindled anticipations surrounding potential rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Valentin Fournier, the Chief Research Analyst at BRN, emphasized that as inflation trends close in on the Fed’s 2% target, expectations for multiple rate cuts are gaining traction. This shift could catalyze a significant boost in liquidity, providing a favorable backdrop for cryptocurrencies compared to traditional stocks, which might be adversely affected by economic deceleration.
Mike Cahill, CEO of Douro Labs, highlighted the critical role of the upcoming U.S. jobs report, which encompasses non-farm employment and wage growth data, in shaping the Fed’s monetary policy. Recent statistics revealed a mere 62,000 job additions in April, trailing behind March figures. Cahill remarked that if the forthcoming report indicates a similar weakness, combined with heightening expectations for rate cuts, the price trajectory of Bitcoin could ascend. Institutions are now vigilantly observing these macroeconomic indicators, recognizing Bitcoin not merely as a risk asset but increasingly as a macroeconomic tool for interest rate sensitivity and facilitating global transactions, echoing its original purpose.