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'Paid to wait': Bitcoin presses toward $65,000 as Treasuries out-yield the carry trade for only second time on record
Bitcoin rose toward $65,000 on Thursday after softer economic data reduced expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, while spot trading volume stayed near multi‑year lows.
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What happened
Bitcoin rose toward $65,000 on Thursday after softer economic data reduced expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, while spot trading volume stayed near multi‑year lows.
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Global impact / market context
Higher Bitcoin prices can attract more capital to the cryptocurrency market, influencing investor portfolios, and may affect related assets like mining stocks and crypto‑focused funds.
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Investors are watching the U.S. Treasury market because its yields have briefly become higher than the return from the Bitcoin carry trade, a rare occurrence that can shift money into Bitcoin.
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What to watch
- If Treasury yields stay above the Bitcoin carry trade return, more investors may move funds into Bitcoin, potentially pushing prices higher. Analyst inference
- Future economic data releases that affect Fed rate expectations could cause Bitcoin’s price to swing sharply in either direction. Analyst inference
- Watch for changes in spot Bitcoin trading volume, as rising volume could signal stronger market participation and support for higher prices. Proposed
Affected assets
- BTC — Bitcoin