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Bitcoin's Compressed Valuation: A Silver Lining?

Bitcoin's recent price correction may have already reflected the impact of monetary policy tightening, leaving stocks more susceptible to macroeconomic headwinds.

Key Points:
- Bitcoin's Valuation: According to Bitwise, the price of bitcoin has already reflected the impact of financial conditions tightening, whereas stocks have just started to fall.
- Inflation Expectations: The increase in oil and gas prices has led to rising inflation expectations, resulting in markets adjusting their expectations of Fed rate cuts.
- Lower Downside Risk: The compressed valuation of bitcoin may have resulted in lower downside risk compared to stocks, which are now more susceptible to macroeconomic headwinds.

Market Implications:
- Bitcoin Dominance: The dominance of bitcoin in the market has resulted in a tightening market structure, with correlations between altcoins rising.
- Investor Sentiment: The market is now pricing in a near 40% probability of no rate cuts this year, compared to less than 3% previously.

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