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Bitcoin price shows strength as investors expect the Fed to resume printing, but a handful of global macroeconomic headwinds are still in play.

Bitcoin (BTC) last closed above $68,000 on April 11, despite trading above $67,000 several times in the past five days. Even as Bitcoin gained 2% on May 20, another 7% move is needed to meet its all-time high. Meanwhile, gold reached a record high of $2,450 on May 20, and the S&P 500 index climbed to its all-time peak of 5,325 points. This backdrop has left BTC investors pondering the factors restraining its progress.

It can be argued that Bitcoin’s 51% gains year-to-date reflect investors’ anticipation of the monetary expansion that has recently benefited other assets. With the United States Federal Reserve needing to inject liquidity — either to support the troubled banking sector or to stimulate the economy — investors typically turn to scarce assets for protection. This inclination intensifies if there is an increasing likelihood of an economic recession.

According to UFed data, the broader U.S. monetary base (M2), which had stagnated at $20.8 trillion since May 2023, surpassed $21.0 trillion in April 2024. This shift marks the end of a contraction period that began in April 2022 when the M2 indicator reached $22 trillion. Regardless of interest rate trends, the increase in circulating money suggests rising inflationary pressures, even if companies and individuals are currently hesitant to spend.

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Following their most recent move, FTX and Alameda Research have transferred another significant amount of digital assets, amounting to an impressive $22 million.

Blockchain analysis firm Lookonchain reported that cryptocurrency powerhouses FTX and Alameda Research are actively engaged in a substantial transfer of digital assets, amounting to an impressive $22 million.

Following their bankruptcy declaration, FTX and Alameda Research have actively m aneuvered in cryptocurrency, another bouquet of digital assets, transferring significant amounts to prominent exchanges.

In their most recent move, a transfer of $10.8 million transpired on platforms such as Wintermute, Binance, and Coinbase. The latest transfer of $10.8 million was spread across eight tokens: $2.58 million in StepN’s GMT, $2.41 million in Uniswap’s UNI, $2.25 million in Synapse’s SYN, $1.64 million in Klaytn’s KLAY, $1.18 million in Fantom’s FTM, $644,000 in Shiba Inu’s SHIB and small amounts of Arbitrum’s ARB and Optimism’s OP.

On Oct. 24, the FTX and Alameda wallets transferred $10 million to a single wallet address, which was later redistributed to Binance and Coinbase accounts.

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The opening chords of this financial composition sounded in March 2023, orchestrating a skillful transfer of $145 million in stablecoins to platforms including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.

BitMEX Co-founder predicts Bitcoin surge amid dollar liquidity rise

November 25, 2023 Coin Telegraph

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In the statement, Arthur Hayes encouraged fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to stay focused, highlighting a significant uptick in dollar liquidity.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, provided perspectives on a potential Bitcoin surge on the X platform. Alongside a chart depicting net Reverse Repurchase Agreement (RRP) and Treasury General Account (TGA) balance changes, the message specifically referred to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as “Bad Gurl Yellen.”

In the statement, Arthur Hayes encouraged fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to stay focused, highlighting a significant uptick in dollar liquidity. He proposed that Bitcoin (BTC) will likely mirror the rise in dollar liquidity, anticipating a positive trajectory in its price.

The displayed chart illustrated the net variations in RRP and TGA balances, indicating a possible link between heightened liquidity and the positive movement of Bitcoin.

Getting my feet did and observing how Bad Gurl Yellen is busy pumping financial assets. Don’t get distracted, $ liquidity is increasing and $BTC will go up as well. This is the chart of net RRP and TGA balance changes. pic.twitter.com/l2US0FzlAX
— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) November 25, 2023

Meanwhile, crypto analyst Dharmafi shared more specific figures on X. The post emphasized a Reverse Repurchase Agreement (RRP) of $65 billion and a Treasury General Account (TGA) balance of $35 billion, resulting in a significant net liquidity surge of $106 billion since Nov. 21.

This disclosure indicated a noteworthy increase in liquidity over a brief period, reflecting dynamic shifts in the financial environment. The rise in liquidity, as highlighted by Arthur Hayes, shows the changing dynamics in financial markets. Investors and Bitcoin enthusiasts closely observe these liquidity injections, anticipating potential effects on the cryptocurrency market.

While the co-founder of BitMEX highlighted the connection between dollar liquidity and Bitcoin’s forthcoming trajectory, Dharmafi’s specific data reinforces the impact of the liquidity surge. The substantial $106 billion rise in net liquidity since Nov. 21 indicates a swift injection of funds into the financial system, raising inquiries about potential impacts on diverse asset classes, including cryptocurrencies.

As the crypto community grapples with these observations and evolving patterns, the influence of key figures such as Janet Yellen in shaping market dynamics becomes a central topic of discourse.

Meanwhile, Janet Yellen, a skeptic of Bitcoin, has recently cautioned cryptocurrency exchanges to abide by the law. In a recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement, Yellen emphasized the importance of digital currency firms complying with legal regulations.

Yellen stressed the significance of compliance in the digital currency industry, underscoring the need to follow regulations to benefit operating within the U.S. financial system. This statement came after the DOJ’s decision, which declared Binance guilty of money laundering and other charges.

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