However, for the crypto market, this dynamic is a double-edged sword. While Bitcoin<\/a> has sometimes played the role of digital gold, it remains today strongly correlated with risk-on assets. Seeing oil soar<\/strong> is generally a warning signal<\/strong> for tech assets and cryptocurrencies, as it drains available liquidity toward more defensive sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mechanics are simple but brutal for the bulls. Expensive oil directly fuels inflation (CPI<\/strong>). If inflation picks up again, the Federal Reserve (Fed) will have its hands tied and won’t be able to cut its benchmark rates<\/strong> as quickly as the market had hoped. Yet Bitcoin and altcoins thrive on cheap liquidity<\/strong> and low rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the Fed is forced to toughen its stance or postpone its rate cuts (pivot), the dollar (DXY) is likely to strengthen<\/strong>. Historically, a strong DXY exerts immediate selling pressure on BTC. Instead of the hoped-for bull run<\/a><\/strong>, we could witness a prolonged consolidation<\/strong> phase, or even a severe correction<\/strong> if bond yields follow oil’s trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The crypto market is showing signs of nervousness in the face of these macroeconomic indicators. BTC is currently testing critical support<\/strong> levels and volatility could intensify in the coming days. Most notably, it failed to conquer $90,000<\/strong> and its bullish trendline. All of this after the FOMC, which has generally marked a local top for several months now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This potential retracement<\/strong> could continue down to $50,000 in the coming months. As long as $91,000 is not reclaimed, the bearish trend will intensify. And for now, gold doesn’t seem ready to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Is Rising Oil a Bearish Signal for Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should We Fear a Crash or Take Advantage of the Dip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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