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US Inflation Data and Market Reaction
The transcript discusses the release of US inflation data and its impact on the markets, including Bitcoin. It also covers important news related to Gary Gensler's potential release and the release of internal emails in the XRP case that could affect how cryptocurrencies are classified.
US Inflation Data
- The recently released US inflation data has had a significant impact on the markets.
- The headline inflation rate is important for the US Federal Reserve, but they also focus on details such as service prices, used car prices, and shelter costs.
- The inflation rate was 4.0%, slightly better than expected, with core rates meeting expectations.
- Bitcoin initially reacted positively but ultimately performed poorly.
Leitzins Decision and Market Outlook
- There is an upcoming Leitzins decision that will be affected by this data.
- There is a 97% chance that there will be no change in interest rates tomorrow.
- However, despite this positive outlook, core inflation remains high due to energy prices.
Other News
- There is a proposed law to release Gary Gensler and internal emails have been released in the XRP case that could affect how cryptocurrencies are classified.
Market Uncertainty and Inflation Projections
The speaker discusses the uncertainty in the market due to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. However, there are optimistic projections for inflation based on data such as the ISM Purchasing Managers' Index for services. There is a possibility of inflation dropping below 3%, which could lead to a more relaxed monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve.
Inflation Projections
- The ISM Purchasing Managers' Index for services has a correlation with inflation, with a six-month lag.
- Based on this correlation, inflation could drop below 3% in the coming months.
- Current projections for inflation are at 4.2%, but it may be lower than that.
- The decrease in inflation from 4.9% to 4.0% indicates significant progress towards lowering it.
Political Pressure on SEC Chairman Gary Gensler
The speaker discusses political pressure on SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and its potential impact on cryptocurrency regulations.
Proposed Legislation to Dismiss Gary Gensler
- A new bill has been proposed by US Congressman Warren Davidson to dismiss Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman due to his alleged "tyrannical" decisions.
- It remains uncertain whether this legislation will be successful or who would replace him if he were dismissed.
Ripple vs SEC Case
- Several cryptocurrencies have been delisted from eToro in response to regulatory pressure, including XRP.
- Ripple has been fighting an ongoing legal battle against the SEC over whether XRP should be classified as a security or a commodity.
- Ripple has been pushing for the release of internal SEC documents to understand the reasoning behind their classification of XRP.
Lack of Clarity in XRP's Case
The lack of clear rules and the arbitrary decision-making process are the main criticisms against XRP. Ripple's recent investigation against SEC's lead counsel, William Hinman, is not expected to have a positive impact on the case.
XRP's Case
- No document has been presented that could exonerate XRP.
- An investigation was conducted using criteria other than those used for ETH.
- Ripple wants to investigate William Hinman because of his statements and their impact on the market.
- Ripple is still waiting for a decision regarding its case.
Bitcoin Performance Compared to Traditional Markets
Bitcoin has performed worse than traditional markets in recent days and weeks, but it still has better performance over the last six months compared to S&P 500 and Dow Jones.
Bitcoin vs Traditional Markets
- Bitcoin has performed poorly compared to traditional markets recently.
- New liquidation zones have been added at 26,400, 26,1750, and 27,300 US dollars.
- It is possible that bitcoin will drop further before rebounding.
- The market will be watching for surprises in tomorrow's US Federal Reserve announcement.
Conclusion
The lack of clarity in XRP's case remains a major issue. Meanwhile, bitcoin continues to experience volatility as it competes with traditional markets.