2026-01-18 21:25:43

The latest statement from the ECB Chief Economist has sparked market reflection. He pointed out that if Federal Reserve policy-making is excessively influenced by politics, it will inevitably weaken its decision-making independence and credibility. Once this occurs, it will directly push up the term premium—investors demanding higher compensation for bearing longer-term risks—thereby undermining the US dollar's status as the global reserve currency.

In the face of such uncertainties, market participants are beginning to reassess asset allocation. Bitcoin, with its decentralized nature, is increasingly seen as a tool to hedge against policy risks, playing a sort of "escape valve" role.

From a data perspective, market reactions are already evident. January's spot ETF net inflows exceeded $1.6 billion, creating significant buying momentum, reflecting institutional investors' continued optimism about crypto asset allocation. Against the backdrop of rising macro policy uncertainty, these capital flows are worth paying attention to.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 6h ago

Has the Federal Reserve become a political tool? Then it's really time to count down the days of the dollar... Bitcoin's recent surge says it all, and institutions are quietly pulling out as well.

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LightningLady

· 01-19 23:38

If the Federal Reserve is truly being hijacked by politics, then retail investors need to be more cautious... This wave of Bitcoin's rise makes more sense now.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 01-19 07:53

The independence of the Federal Reserve is breaking down, the dollar's credit is collapsing, BTC is the only way out, brothers. I've said before that whoever seizes this opportunity will profit. --- Net inflow of 1.6 billion into spot ETFs, institutions are quietly positioning themselves. What are you still hesitating for? --- Others are fearful, I am greedy. This is the best opportunity to get on board. Missing it means missing an era. --- Policy risk is skyrocketing = BTC takes off. I explained this logic two years ago; it's too late to understand it now. --- Three insights into this market: First, the dollar system is about to change; second, institutions are quietly accumulating; third, the advantage always goes to the smart. --- Basically, central banks are paving the way for us. The more chaotic the Federal Reserve, the more attractive BTC becomes. There are no right or wrong in the face of the big trend. --- If you're still asking "Should I buy" now, it's as boring as asking "What's the use of the Internet" back then. --- Decentralization = escaping policy suppression. This time, it's truly different, everyone.

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BloodInStreets

· 01-19 07:21

Here we go again, the Federal Reserve is manipulated → the dollar depreciates → BTC becomes a safe haven. I'm tired of this narrative already. Institutions buy the dip with 1.6 billion? Ha, those who miss out always have the best stories to tell.

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 01-18 21:55

Is the Federal Reserve being hijacked by politics? Now it's good, institutions are starting to pour money into BTC. The $1.6 billion ETF inflow is no joke.

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CafeMinor

· 01-18 21:53

Federal Reserve politicization? Now this gets interesting. The institutions are starting to pour money into BTC, which makes sense... The escape valve definitely needs to be activated.

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StopLossMaster

· 01-18 21:51

Federal Reserve politicization? Now it's good, institutions are starting to flock into Bitcoin, and $1.6 billion says it all.

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ContractHunter

· 01-18 21:51

The politicization of the Federal Reserve should have been exposed long ago. Why does it still have to be said by the ECB now? smh... By the way, with these 1.6 billion flowing into BTC spot, are institutions really betting on the dollar's collapse?

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GateUser-a180694b

· 01-18 21:34

Once the Federal Reserve becomes a political tool, the credibility of the US dollar is over. This logic should have been pointed out a long time ago. Honestly, now institutional entry into Bitcoin is really not speculation; it's just buying insurance for themselves. Only 1.6 billion in inflow so far, and there's still more to come.

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