#美国就业数据表现强劲超出预期 Global central bank game intensifies, where will asset allocation go?



A recent key signal worth noting: the new US administration has explicitly stated the need for a "low interest rate" Federal Reserve Chair. The underlying logic is straightforward—$9 trillion in maturing government bonds need to be rolled over, and printing money is inevitable.

But there is a contradiction right in front of us. US inflation remains stuck at around 3%, while Japan is quietly raising interest rates in reverse. The monetary policies of the two major central banks are completely opposite, which is rare in history. The last time such policy divergence occurred was during World War II, when inflation soared to 20%.

What does this mean for investors? Let's analyze one by one:

First, Bitcoin's safe-haven attributes may be activated again. Expectations of excessive dollar issuance combined with global asset safe-haven demand make this narrative plausible. Historically, whenever the dollar faces depreciation pressure, mainstream asset allocations tend to reconsider BTC's role.

Second, market volatility could become quite intense. The Fed is easing liquidity while maintaining hawkish rhetoric, and Japan is doing the opposite—this contradiction could cause market fragmentation in pricing. Both bulls and bears will find reasons, potentially leading to a double-sided squeeze in the short term.

Third, two data points to watch closely: US CPI monthly releases and the Bank of Japan minutes. Any unexpected signals could trigger a market breakout.

Honestly, what’s most uncomfortable now isn’t whether prices go up or down, but that everyone in the market is guessing the next move of the central banks. Are they really going to loosen policy to stimulate, or are they just playing the "wolf is coming" game again? This suspense itself is influencing volatility pricing.

What’s your view? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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LiquidationHuntervip
· 20h ago
It's another signal that the printing press is starting up again, but this time it's really different. World War II inflation soared to 20%? We're just waiting to see if it will be replayed. The Federal Reserve is easing liquidity while pretending to be hawkish—I'll give their acting a 9 out of 10. Is BTC about to take off? Or is it just a game for bagholders—who knows? The central bank's guessing game is really slick; anyway, all of us retail investors are caught in it. Japan's move to reverse interest rate hikes was a bit harsh; how will the US respond? Volatility pricing is a nice way to put it; in reality, it's just the market makers' harvest schedule. Waiting for CPI data, waiting for the central bank minutes, waiting forever. It's hard to find a good configuration now; maybe doing nothing is the safest? It really feels like BTC is about to make a comeback this time.
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HodlTheDoorvip
· 12-18 05:54
Once the printing press starts, the air coins increase tenfold. This trick is played out. --- World War II inflation was 20%, now are we benefiting or just storing Bitcoin on hard drives? --- Federal Reserve easing + Japanese monetary easing, isn't this just a tug-of-war? Haha. --- When CPI data comes out, it's probably another rollercoaster market. Are you ready with stop-loss orders? --- Damn, $9 trillion in US debt matures and needs to be renewed. Isn't this just printing money by force? --- With such high volatility, can the bears really survive to see tomorrow? --- $9 trillion in US debt, just hearing the number hurts. In the end, isn't it the retail investors who pay the price? --- Bitcoin's safe-haven attribute—wait, is this serious or just another dump? --- Two major central banks are operating in opposite directions. Ordinary retail investors simply can't gamble on this game. --- Everyone in the market is guessing what the central banks are thinking. It’s truly exhausting.
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MoonlightGamervip
· 12-18 05:47
Printing presses start turning, and we have to follow the gambling. This logic is truly brilliant. Each central bank plays its own game, retail investors are just the ones getting cut. Is BTC about to take off? Who else is there now that the dollar has bottomed out? Japan's reverse interest rate hikes are really incredible; the two major central banks are at odds. World War II inflation soared to 20%? Are we still far from that hell now? Instead of guessing what the central banks will do, it's better to go all in and wait for a blow-up. On the day CPI is released, the market might hit the limit down; no one can hold on. Basically, it's a big gamble, and we can't afford to play.
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LiquiditySurfervip
· 12-18 05:44
$9 trillion life extension? This wave is really the central bank surfing, and we're just riding the waves. The printing press is firing at full throttle, and BTC arbitrage opportunities are indeed back. But to be honest, the hardest part now isn't predicting the right direction, it's that this "wolf is coming" act has been played too many times, and liquidity depth has instead been eaten up by volatility pricing. Regarding the reverse interest rate hike in Japan, can we look up the history? During the 20% inflation period, not many LPs survived. Now betting that this wave will be different is purely based on faith.
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TradFiRefugeevip
· 12-18 05:32
Here comes that story about the printing press again. Wake up, everyone. This wave is really a bit dangerous. Japan's reverse operation was already a signal. I believe in a double kill market, but those betting on BTC as a safe haven might be overthinking it. To put it simply, it's waiting for CPI and central bank minutes to trigger a sell-off; everything else is just empty talk. A single glance from the central bank and the whole game is lost. We're just guessing cheaters' thoughts in a casino.
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