⚠️🚨 $1.3 trillion vanished in two hours... What’s happening in the markets, and why did Bitcoin plunge so sharply? ⚡

What happened wasn’t just a passing correction—it was a major economic storm that hit stocks, metals, and cryptocurrencies all at once on October 14. Here are the details, in brief and in simple terms for every trader:

• 📈 Inflation heats up again: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit a 4-month high, while Core CPI reached its highest level in 3 months.

• 📊 Interest rate expectations shift: The odds of a US rate hike in October suddenly jumped to 51.3%.

• 💵 The dollar and bonds surge: The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to its highest level in 18 months, while US 5-year Treasury yields hit their highest level in 19 years!

📉 The direct impact on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies:
When bond yields rise and the dollar strengthens this sharply, institutions and large pools of capital pull money out of high-risk assets (such as crypto and stocks) in search of safer returns. This triggers successive waves of liquidations and a broad market sell-off.
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