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Recent shifts in the financial landscape indicate a potential surge in Bitcoin prices, driven by significant movements in US Treasurys and a noticeable increase in gold allocations by central banks.
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A surge in US Treasury funds, coupled with a drop in foreign holdings, signals a possible shift towards BTC as a hedge against traditional assets.
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“The current wave of macroeconomic changes reflects on Bitcoin’s price trajectory,” stated an analyst from COINOTAG, emphasizing the correlation between gold and digital currencies.
Sustained inflows into US Treasurys and increasing gold reserves could pave the way for Bitcoin’s next rally, highlighting its growing role in the global financial landscape.
US Treasury Inflows and Their Impact on Bitcoin Prices
The global financial tides are shifting significantly, and Bitcoin (BTC) price could greatly benefit from it. Recent data indicates that US Treasury funds saw $19 billion in net inflows last week, exceeding the pandemic peak of $14 billion, with the 4-week moving average rising to $7 billion—the highest since March 2023.
The 30-year US Treasury yield fell by 30 basis points from its April peak, indicating a rise in bond prices as investors are willing to accept lower returns in exchange for the safety of these bonds. This surge in demand for Treasurys as a safe-haven asset boosts market liquidity and stability while lowering US borrowing costs.
However, foreign central banks have pivoted, cutting Treasury holdings to 23% of US government debt, a 22-year low. This suggests that while private investors were driving inflows, foreign central banks are stepping back, possibly due to ongoing tariff disputes with the US.
The trend further shows that gold’s share of global reserves has surged to 18%, a 26-year high, up 8% since 2015, with countries like China doubling their gold reserves to 7.1% since 2023.
This global de-dollarization trend mirrors a pattern that favors Bitcoin. During the 2020 pandemic, when US Treasury inflows spiked amid COVID-19 uncertainty, Bitcoin soared from $9,000 to nearly $60,000 by early 2021, with gold’s share of global reserves rising by 14.5% in 18 months.
The current environment, marked by a stabilizing bond market and a central bank’s gold rush, implies a similar trigger for Bitcoin’s next bullish move. In 2023, as US Treasury yields rose amid recession fears, Bitcoin gained 47% in a month, while the Nasdaq dropped 8.7%. With yields easing and central banks signaling diminished confidence in the US dollar, Bitcoin’s appeal as a global store of value improves.
However, Bitcoin’s bullish narrative could falter if global markets enter a recession in 2025. Investors may prioritize liquidity and traditional safe-haven assets like cash or US Treasurys during economic downturns, demanding a cautious approach towards speculative assets like Bitcoin.
Related: Bitcoin upside could stop at $100K despite $3B in ETF inflows
Google Searches for Bitcoin Show Institutional Influence
Anonymous global markets researcher Capital Flows noted that macroeconomic liquidity and positioning factors drive Bitcoin’s bullish price trajectory. The analyst highlighted BTC’s impulse strength in a directional probability skew chart, suggesting that it is poised for an upward movement.
This aligns with Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley’s observation that Google searches for “Bitcoin” are near long-term lows, indicating that the rally is predominantly fueled by institutions, advisors, corporations, and nations rather than retail investors.
The lack of retail-driven search interest contrasts with historical trends, where Bitcoin search volume strongly correlated with its price in previous cycles (r=91% according to SEMrush data), indicating a shift in market dynamics where institutional adoption is driving demand.
Related: Bitcoin ‘power law’ model forecasts $200K BTC price in 2025
Conclusion
As macroeconomic shifts continue to impact traditional finance, Bitcoin stands as a critical asset worth observing. Understanding these dynamics can empower investors to make informed decisions as the market evolves. Keeping a watchful eye on Treasury movements and global reserve allocations will be crucial in the coming months.
