The true test of 2026 is here: central bank policies are completely misaligned. Are you ready with your positions?



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JPMorgan expects only one rate cut for the year, while Goldman Sachs has announced a series of rate cuts starting in March—this is not just a divergence in expectations but a showdown between exploding unemployment data and stubborn inflation. Even more concerning: Japan and Europe may hike rates in the opposite direction, while the Federal Reserve continues to loosen policy. If this combination of central bank actions materializes, cross-border capital will instantly reverse course, and the crypto market will become the biggest pressure zone.

🔥 Crypto has become a safe haven for policy loopholes:

· The 24/7 liquidity pool is now a "policy misalignment floodgate," with funds seeking an exit
· The correlation between Bitcoin and US stocks has sharply decreased—this is a sign that risk-averse narratives 2.0 are truly coming
· On-chain US Treasury tokenization (like USTB) is becoming a new channel for traditional finance to enter

💡 Frontline traders are watching these:

1️⃣ US debt yield spread turning positive + BTC open interest surpassing $40 billion—both happening simultaneously is a danger signal
2️⃣ Exchange stablecoin reserve ratio (SSR) exceeding 5.0? That’s the golden moment for on-chain bottom fishing
3️⃣ What if the black swan really arrives: cash reserves + BTC put options + gold—these three can survive

What’s the worst-case scenario? A collision between rate hikes in Japan and Europe and rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could trigger:

· A sudden 3%+ drop in the US dollar in one day
· Collective liquidation of arbitrage funds
· Instant freeze of liquidity in altcoins

In short, the money of 2026 is hiding in the cracks of traditional finance. When the central bank credit system begins to reshape, on-chain Treasuries and compliant collateral will become standard for institutions. Or will algorithmic stablecoins face another stress test? This is a true rewriting of the game rules.

What do you think? Share your strategy in the comments:

A. Hold BTC long-term for steady liquidity
B. Short mainstream coins to hedge market risk
C. Fully leverage rate cut expectations
D. Pre-positioned in on-chain RWA assets

(Risk warning: Market observation and analysis, please research and judge yourself. Volatility may exceed expectations)
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MeaninglessGweivip
· 01-03 14:50
JPMorgan cuts interest rates once vs. Goldman Sachs three times, the difference... it's really each saying their own thing. Who should I believe? Anyway, I'm panicking, still holding BTC tightly. Should I consider splitting my position, brother?
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ForkLibertarianvip
· 01-03 04:50
This round of actions by the central bank is really a face-slapping, with JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs saying almost the opposite—completely different worlds. I don't dare to hold heavy positions on anything right now, just holding some BTC to watch the US bond yield spread. Feels like 2026 is indeed a bit uncertain.
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HalfPositionRunnervip
· 2025-12-31 15:20
The central bank's combination punch is indeed outrageous, but to be honest, I haven't seen many instances of SSR exceeding 5.0; each time is just a false breakout. I'm still waiting for the US bond yield spread signal; otherwise, it's still too early to act.
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StillBuyingTheDipvip
· 2025-12-31 15:20
The central banks are contradicting each other, are we just waiting to reap the benefits? I knew it was time to act when SSR exceeded 5.0
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BlockImpostervip
· 2025-12-31 15:18
Whenever the central bank disagrees and fights, we sit back and watch the show, profiting from the spread—this is the true brilliance of crypto.
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CryptoMotivatorvip
· 2025-12-31 15:03
The central bank is playing mahjong, each blowing their own horn. When the funds actually flow onto the chain, we might end up being the last bagholders.
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