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Bitcoin investors brace for the impact of ECB and Fed policy moves
According to Bitfinex analysts, Friday’s NFP release will be a crucial event in shaping market sentiment and determining the near-term trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
In a statement to CryptoPotato, macroeconomic dynamics, including the ECB rate cut and the potential for increased liquidity, add further complexity to the equation, making it crucial for market participants to closely monitor these developments and their potential impact on the cryptocurrency markets.
Several factors at play
Bitfinex analysts have shared their perspectives on how NFP data and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) recent rate cut could affect cryptocurrency markets.
According to the cryptocurrency exchange, whether the NFP report meets or fails to meet expectations, it could confirm concerns of an economic slowdown, possibly causing more market volatility.
Bitfinex analysts suggest that a positive reaction from stock markets, fueled by expectations of continued monetary easing, could extend to the cryptocurrency market. This could potentially help Bitcoin secure a weekly close above the $70,000 psychological resistance level.
However, if NFP data significantly beats expectations, it could signal a stronger economy, potentially raising fears of a tightening of monetary policy. This, in turn, could put downward pressure on Bitcoin as investors rebalance their portfolios towards traditional assets.
The ECB’s cut in growth rates could revive Bitcoin
In addition to the NFP data, Bitfinex analysts believe that the ECB’s recent decision to implement its first rate cut in five years, lowering the rate to 3.75%, could also impact cryptocurrency markets.
This move aims to stimulate economic growth amid signs of a slowdown in the Eurozone. According to analysts at Bitfinex, the rate cut could weaken the euro, potentially leading to greater demand for alternative risk assets such as Bitcoin.
“Friday’s NFP release will be critical in shaping market sentiment. A weaker-than-expected report could give Bitcoin a boost due to expected monetary easing, helping it aim for a weekly close above $70,000. On the other hand, a stronger report could exert downward pressure as investors may anticipate tighter monetary policies.”