Inflation

Bloomberg's McGlone Warns of ‘Predominant Deflationary Forces’
Bloomberg anticipates continued deflation and peak oil similar to 2018. This could be negative for bitcoin.

Bitcoin Is 'Store of Value' Though Not Yet 'Medium of Exchange,' Dallas Fed's Kaplan Says
The U.S. economy is "not out of the woods yet," said Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan.

US Consumer Inflation Higher Than Expected in March: What It Means for Bitcoin
U.S. consumer inflation increased 2.6% in March, higher than consensus estimates. What does this data mean for the Federal Reserve and bitcoin traders?

US Inflation Rises Faster Than Expected In March, but Unlikely to Deter Fed
U.S. March inflation beat expectations, but the Fed is likely to remain unmoved. Bitcoin traders continue to hedge.

What Would Biden’s Tax Hikes Mean for Bitcoin?
Tax hikes could encourage profit taking in cryptocurrencies, but some investors remain bullish as ongoing stimulus could trigger inflation.

Higher US Inflation Expected in March CPI Report, and Bitcoin Traders Are Watching
Analysts expect higher inflation ahead of U.S. March CPI report despite the Fed's wait-and-see approach.

Bitcoin Has Best Start to Year Since 2013 as Gold Disappoints
Bitcoin outshines gold as inflation expectations rise.

Inflation Watch: US Money Supply to Stay Elevated Despite Coming Slowdown, Pantheon Says
"Nothing like this has ever happened before," says economist Ian Shepherdson.

Abra Jumps Into the Crypto Borrowing and Lending Business, Questions Inflation Reports
Crypto trading platform Abra has launched Abra Borrow, a new lending program which allows users to take out loans by using their crypto holdings as collateral. Abra's Bill Barhydt explains how the program works. Plus, his take on how institutions should approach crypto investing, and why he doesn't trust official inflation figures.


