Three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, causing oil prices to surge 3% and US stock futures to decline. Markets are also awaiting key CPI inflation data that could further impact asset prices.
Bitcoin is holding near $70K despite geopolitical tensions and macro shocks, showing resilience compared to equities but facing continued downside hedging pressure. The market is caught between stagflation fears and soft-landing hopes, with upcoming CPI data being critical for direction.
Crypto markets are in a cautious holding pattern ahead of tomorrow's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report release. The key macroeconomic indicator is expected to influence interest rate policy expectations and risk asset performance, including cryptocurrency markets.
Bitcoin maintains its position above $70,000 while oil prices drop below $90 following the IEA's record oil release. Stock futures remain stable as markets await the CPI data release ahead of the Fed meeting scheduled for March 17-18.
Bitcoin dropped over 2% on Wednesday, falling from $71,612 to $69,936 as investors awaited the release of U.S. CPI inflation data. The decline reflects market caution ahead of key economic data that could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.
