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Event Overview
Event: US CPI (Consumer Price Index) YoYDate: Thursday, Dec 18Time: 4:30 PM (likely platform-local; CPI is usually 8:30 AM ET)Previous: 3.0%Forecast / Expected: 3.1%Impact Level: ⭐ High
Why It Matters for Crypto
CPI influences Fed interest rate expectations, which directly affect risk assets like crypto.
Outcomes & Crypto Impact
🔴 CPI Above 3.1% (Hot Inflation)
Fed stays hawkish
📉 Bitcoin & altcoins likely drop
📈 USD & bond yields rise
🟢 CPI Below 3.0% (Cooling Inflation)
Rate cuts come closer
📈 Crypto rallies (BTC, ETH lead)
📉 USD weakens
🟡 CPI At 3.1% (In-Line)
Choppy price action
Market reacts to Core CPI & Fed expectations
What Crypto Traders Should Watch
Core CPI (more important than headline)Initial BTC reaction vs follow-throughDXY & US yields (inverse correlation with crypto)
Trading Suggestions
Expect sharp spikes & fake movesAvoid entering at releaseTrade direction after volatility settles (5–15 mins)
Bottom line:
📉 Hot CPI = pressure on crypto
📈 Soft CPI = bullish for crypto risk-on move
#CPIdata #VolatilityAhead

Japan’s exports strengthen, raising rate hike expectations
Japan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery. Exports rose for the third straight month in November, while core machinery orders also increased, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Friday. However, the BoJ is likely to keep its policy guidance neutral.
Exports beat expectations
Exports grew 6.1% year on year in November, well above market expectations. Strong demand from the US and Europe, along with solid global semiconductor demand and progress on a US trade deal, drove the increase.
Exports to Asia rose 4.5%, led by Taiwan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, though shipments to China fell 2.4%.
Exports to the US and EU increased sharply by 8.8% and 19.6%, respectively.
Machinery and electrical machinery exports rose, while semiconductor exports jumped 13%.
Motor vehicle exports declined overall, but shipments to the US and EU remained firm.
Overall, strong machinery demand is supporting Japan’s export recovery.
China trade tensions remain a risk
Exports to China declined across most categories, especially chemicals and metals. While this partly reflects weak prices and oversupply, rising geopolitical tensions could weigh on trade from December onward. Imports grew more slowly than exports, turning Japan’s trade balance into a surplus, which should support economic growth this quarter.
Machinery orders signal further improvement
Core machinery orders rose 7.0% month on month in October, marking a second strong gain. Overseas demand is driving growth, which should support exports ahead. However, weak non-manufacturing demand suggests business investment may recover more slowly.
Growth outlook improves
Recent data point to an economic rebound in the fourth quarter of 2025. GDP is expected to grow 0.4% quarter on quarter in 4Q25, with full-year growth forecast at 1.2% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026.
BoJ outlook
Markets have largely priced in a 25 bp rate hike. Focus will be on Governor Ueda’s comments, though no strongly hawkish signals are expected. Real interest rates are likely to remain negative, allowing room for future hikes. While markets expect another hike by mid-2026, October appears more likely. The BoJ is expected to keep its neutral rate estimate unchanged and closely monitor wages, the yen, and the broader economic impact of higher rates.
Conclusion: Impact on the crypto market
A BoJ rate hike signals improving economic confidence in Japan but also slightly tighter global liquidity. This could lead to short-term volatility in crypto, especially if the yen strengthens and risk appetite dips. However, since policy remains largely accommodative and guidance is neutral, the overall impact is likely limited, with crypto markets staying more influenced by US monetary policy and global liquidity trends than Japan alone.
#USNonFarmPayrollReport #BankOfJapan

Crypto is falling today (Dec 16, 2025) because of weak investor sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy, and spillover from tech stock selloffs. Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, down nearly 30% from its October peak.
📉Key Reasons Behind Today’s Crypto Decline?
Bearish investor sentiment
Bitcoin has been stuck in a choppy trading range between $85,000 and $94,000. Every recovery attempt faces selling pressure from investors who bought near October’s all-time high of $126,000.
Macro uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy
Markets are cautious ahead of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, and expectations shifted with Jim Walsh overtaking Kevin Hassett as the frontrunner for Fed chair. This adds short-term uncertainty to interest rate policy.
Tech stock selloff dragging crypto
AI infrastructure stocks extended their decline, pulling down broader tech indices. Crypto, often correlated with risk assets, fell in tandem.
Hawkish Fed stance despite rate cut
The Federal Reserve’s December 10 rate cut was accompanied by hawkish commentary, which spooked markets. Investors rotated out of risk assets, including crypto.
Legal and regulatory developments
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison, reminding investors of past collapses and adding to caution. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators granted new charters and pilots for blockchain-based securities, signaling both opportunity and scrutiny.
Buying opportunity or a signal to stay cautious?
If you’re a long-term believer in blockchain adoption, today’s dip could be a chance to accumulate.
If you’re focused on short-term trading, caution is warranted until macro signals (Fed policy, tech sector stability) turn more supportive.
#TrumpTariffs #Cryptonews $BTC

Not exactly — the claim surfacing around the various social media platforms is exaggerated.
There is no verified official report confirming that BRICS collectively bought exactly 800 metric tonnes of gold in 2025 worth $105 billion specifically because of a new BRICS currency launch.
However, the broader trend is real.
What is actually happening?
BRICS countries have been steadily buying large amounts of gold over recent years.Combined, they now hold over 6,000 metric tonnes of gold, mainly through Russia, China, and India.From around 2020 to 2025, BRICS central banks are estimated to have added hundreds of tonnes of gold in total, though not in one single coordinated purchase.
This gold buying is part of a long-term strategy:
Reduce dependence on the US dollarProtect reserves from sanctions and geopolitical risksStrengthen financial independence
What about a BRICS currency?
There is no officially launched BRICS currency yet.What does exist are discussions about:Trade settlement in local currenciesA shared payment systemA possible future “unit of account” that could be partly backed by gold, not fully gold-backed
Much of what circulates online is speculation mixed with real policy discussions.
Potential economic impacts (if trends continue)
Gold prices could stay strong as central banks keep buyingUS dollar dominance may slowly weaken, though not collapse overnightGlobal trade could become more fragmented, with countries settling deals outside the dollar systemEmerging economies may gain more bargaining power in global finance
In conclusion, BRICS is clearly shifting toward gold and alternative financial systems, but headlines claiming a sudden 800-tonne gold purchase tied directly to a new currency overstate the facts. The change is real, gradual, and strategic — not sudden or revolutionary (yet).
#BRICSDigitalCurrency #TrumpTariffs #GOLD #USDOLLAR