In a recent panel featuring leading figures in the cryptocurrency world and macroeconomists, the future of the global economy and Bitcoin’s role in this process were discussed. Experts issued important warnings about Bitcoin potentially serving as a leading indicator against a potential “crash” risk that markets are ignoring.

While the general expectation of an economic downturn was present throughout the panel, experts drew attention to various indicators.

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone stated that economic data shows similarities to historical cycles, arguing that the pressure in commodity markets in particular is a sign of deflation and recession. According to McGlone, excessive optimism in equity markets may be masking the impending economic slowdown.

Peter Tchir, highlighting the liquidity problems in credit markets, stated that the increase in borrowing costs for companies was beginning to create serious cracks in the real economy.

Bitcoin’s recent price movements were evaluated from different perspectives by the participants. Noelle Acheson stated that Bitcoin is not only a “risk asset” but also functions as an “insurance policy” against the centralized financial system. Acheson noted that vulnerabilities in the banking system have increased institutional interest in Bitcoin.

Mike McGlone, on the other hand, warned investors that while Bitcoin will one day be fully accepted as “digital gold,” it could be affected by a potential sharp decline in stock markets in the short term (due to beta correlation).

Participants noted that markets were overly focused on the Fed’s interest rate policies, but the real danger was the sharp drop in consumer spending and the quiet rise in unemployment rates. Peter Tchir reminded attendees that the market expected Fed interest rate cuts as a “salvation,” but these cuts usually begin when things have already gone very badly.

*This is not investment advice.

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