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China expands monetary policy: opportunity or risk for BTC?
By Daniele Corno
Will China's new moves affect the future of BTC and global markets? What scenarios might open up for investors?
The future of BTC? China's expansionary maneuvers could have influence
Could China’s recent announcement affect Bitcoin‘s performance ?
The People’s Bank of China announced measures to support the economy at a time of crisis.
It reduced banks’ reserve ratio by 0.25 percent to 7.4 percent. This coefficient represents the percentage of deposits that banks must keep in reserve and cannot lend out (Fractional Reserve).
It also cut the 7-day REPO rate by 10 basis points to 1.50 percent. REPOs (Repurchase Agreements ) are short-term lending arrangements in which one bank sells securities to another with the agreement to buy them back at a later date at a set price.
These actions can increase liquidity in the system, and increased liquidity tends to be good for “risk-on” assets, such as Bitcoin. But what will be the implications for the market?
Expansionary policies and market trends.
The analysis of how these policies may affect the cryptocurrency market is complex.
The REPO rate cut is a move designed to stimulate the economy. With more liquidity, banks are expected to lend more, thus increasing investment.
However, the main problem remains the low demand for loans in the face of still high interest rates. Moreover, China is not the only nation considering fiscal stimulus.
The future of BTC pricing poised between opportunity and uncertainty
China’s expansionary measures present both opportunities and risks for the future of BTC.
On the one hand,increased liquidity could encourage investors to enter the cryptocurrency market . On the other, economic instability and fears of recession could lead to high volatility in “risk-on” asset prices.
Investors should closely monitor economic developments in China and the rest of the world.
Indicators such as interest rate trends and consumer confidence will be key to understanding the direction of the market. Staying informed about global monetary policies and their influence on BTC will be crucial to making sound decisions in the months ahead.
