Rising CPI data triggered specific selling among US tradersBitcoin price and Coinbase index suggest US traders preemptively braced for Fed's potential hawkish policy.Happy α Sunday 💪⛓️🚀Our Sunday newsletter is dedicated to the recent content from CryptoSlate Alpha, the web3 membership designed to empower you with cutting-edge insights and expert knowledge. Built on top of Access Protocol, Alpha is incredibly easy to join — you only need a Solana self-custody wallet and a small amount of ACS tokens to stake, which will grant you access to all research and reports. For more information, see more about CryptoSlate Alpha. 🚀Are you a Web3 marketer? Join our new Web3 Marketing Insights channel here https://t.me/cryptoslate_web3. We’ll be sharing tips, strategies, and special announcements to help web3 marketers level up their game. 📖 α Weekly ResearchRising CPI data triggered specific selling among US tradersBitcoin price and Coinbase index suggest US traders preemptively braced for Fed's potential hawkish policy. Retail investor demand for Bitcoin is recovering after January lowAn increase in the number of small transactions shows retail investor demand is back after a two-month slump. 📖More α ResearchBitcoin spot trading volumes struggle to keep pace with derivativesData reveals fewer frenzied volume spikes this year, but shows that leverage remains at the core of Bitcoin trading. New FASB rules make Bitcoin holdings a goldmine for corporate earningsHowever, the same unrealized gains from BTC holdings could lead to surprise tax liabilities under CAMT regulations, posing financial challenges for corporations. Futures OI drops as institutions aggressively cut exposure to risk assetsMassive tech sell-off triggers a wave of Bitcoin futures liquidations as institutions seek risk reprieve. |