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Weekly Crypto Watchlist: Here’s What Will Be Crucial

NewsBTC|Jake Simmons|
Weekly Crypto Watchlist: Here’s What Will Be Crucial
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Crypto markets face pressure from a major oil supply shock caused by US-Iran conflict, with oil prices surging to $119+ and creating the largest supply disruption in history. Key inflation data releases this week (CPI Wednesday, PCE Friday) will determine if oil shocks translate to broader inflation concerns that could hurt crypto sentiment.

Key Takeaways
  • The Hormuz Strait closure is causing the largest oil supply shock in history at 20 million barrels per day lost production.
  • February CPI data on March 11 and January PCE on March 13 will test whether oil price increases translate to broader inflation.
  • Goldman Sachs estimates a sustained $10 oil price rise could push US CPI to 3% by May.
  • Bitcoin remains tied to macro conditions and risk appetite, trading around $67,409 amid elevated oil prices.
  • G7 countries are considering releasing 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to counter the oil shock.
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