Fed decision week. This is when the market takes the test.
The August core CPI increased by 0.3% MoM with probability of 25bp rate hike at close to 90%. Am I expecting the rate hike?
Yes, the market is now well-prepared for it.
But the real question is what happens next. Personally I do not consider this as a one-off move, but a starting point depending on future inflation and economic data.
If the rate hike will take place, then at first bearish sentiment should prevail on BTC and tech companies, as rate hikes can create tighter environment. Also the gold price could be under short-term pressure but inflation or uncertainty may support it in the long term.
What am I planning to do next?
I am not going to chase the announcement candle. With BTC I will observe the market reactions after Fed and important support levels and then enter. In stocks I prefer waiting for the confirmation. Gold will stay in my radar.
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The latest NFP print has come in above expectations, leaving one question open to the market now – how will CPI behave?
To my mind, this is when things become more exciting. Positive economic news does not give a reason to the Fed to consider easing sooner, yet I doubt the market should take it for granted that there is going to be a rate hike.
This scenario depends on the level of the inflation.
If CPI beats expectations, chances to see rate cuts might be postponed even further, putting pressure on risk assets. At the same time, USD and Treasuries may become stronger, and crypto might follow their example.
If CPI disappoints amid such positive labor market dynamics, it will make markets speculate about the change in the Fed's stance and become a positive sign for equities, gold and even Bitcoin.
My sentiment now: cautious, not optimistic and bearish. I prefer to trade the aftermath of CPI data rather than making forecasts prior to the release.
The upcoming move will be more significant than the previous one. 🕵️♂️
Do you expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged, hike or make a surprise?
The U.S. jobs market has just sent a signal that was stronger than most people anticipated. August Nonfarm Payrolls landed at 162K against expectations of about 56K, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. That leaves the Fed in a considerably more difficult spot as it approaches its next decision.
At this point, CPI turns into the genuine test for the market.
My take leans slightly bearish on stocks and bullish on the dollar, at least to begin with. Should inflation stay stubborn or print hotter than anticipated, the case for a Fed hike grows considerably stronger. Following the most recent inflation figures, markets have already priced in a higher chance of a September hike.
Yet here's what makes it interesting: solid jobs numbers on their own don't necessarily translate into a hike. The Fed still needs to weigh inflation against economic growth and employment.
To me, the central question comes down to this:
Will CPI back up the strength in jobs, or will inflation at last cool sufficiently for the Fed to stand pat?
I'll be keeping a close eye on gold and equities around the release. A hotter CPI reading might weigh on risk assets, whereas a softer one could bring the bullish trade roaring back.
The latest jobs report sent one message: the economy is still strong. That makes the upcoming CPI release more critical. I don’t see the Fed rushing into a rate hike.. A strong jobs number also doesn’t give them a strong reason to turn sharply dovish. If CPI comes in hotter than expected the market could quickly remove any hope of rate cuts. That would likely pressure risk assets and crypto. Now I’m keeping a close eye on gold and BTC. A softer CPI number could bring buyers back into both.. If CPI is hot I expect a sharp risk-, off move.
This isn’t a time to go in on a bullish or bearish call. I prefer to wait for the CPI number and then trade the reaction. No guessing. Just reacting to what the data shows.
The US Treasury is now planning a $6B buyback of long-term debt — that’s roughly 3× the levels we were seeing before the recent intervention announcement.
Back on August 19, the Treasury said it would increase buybacks to at least $4B per operation.
Just three weeks later, the scale has jumped again.
That’s a pretty big move from the Treasury — and markets are definitely going to be watching what comes next. 👀
IOST is showing strong bullish momentum after a sharp breakout. But after such a big move, I would avoid chasing the current price and wait for a pullback.
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🚨 $TUT ALERT — WATCH THIS ZONE 👀 $TUT is approaching an important decision area, and this is where traders need to pay attention. The key level right now is around $0.025. If TUT can reclaim this level with strong buying volume, we could see momentum build toward $0.028–$0.030. 🔥 But there’s another side to the setup. If buyers fail to defend the current zone and price slips toward $0.020, the bullish setup could weaken and sellers may take control again. ⚠️ For me, the next move is all about confirmation + volume. A breakout without volume can easily become a fakeout. Don’t FOMO into a green candle. Let the market show its hand first. 👀 $TUT #TUT #Crypto #BinanceSquare #Altcoins
🚨 BREAKING: Hunter Biden Enters the Memecoin Arena! Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, is reportedly launching $LAPTOP on Coinbase’s Base network on September 9, 2026. The token is inspired by the infamous laptop controversy and is designed with a strong political/meme angle. The reported supply is 1 billion $LAPTOP, with allocations including airdrops aimed at some $TRUMP losers and other communities. The founding team is expected to control around 30%, subject to a lockup and vesting schedule. ⚠️ Important: Copycat $LAPTOP tokens are already appearing across different chains, so traders should NOT assume every token using the ticker is the official one. The official launch contract details were not yet published in the latest reports. $SUI 🇺🇸 $ASTER 👀 $LAPTOP Tomorrow could get very interesting for political memecoins. 🔥
🚨 JUST IN: EL SALVADOR’S BITCOIN STRATEGY UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT 🇸🇻₿
The IMF says El Salvador’s Bitcoin purchases involve no public funds, adding an important detail to the ongoing debate around the country’s BTC strategy.
This could strengthen the narrative that El Salvador is pursuing Bitcoin accumulation through mechanisms outside direct public financing.
Regardless of your view on the strategy, one thing is clear: El Salvador continues to be one of the most closely watched countries in the Bitcoin experiment.
SideSwap has suspended swaps, peg-ins and peg-outs following an incident involving around 4,000 L-BTC.
According to reports, the affected L-BTC was created through a vulnerability in Elements software. Blockstream said the tokens were invalidly minted, while SideSwap stated that its own authorization key and systems were not compromised.
The important distinction:
❌ This does not mean Bitcoin’s mainnet was hacked.
⚠️ But it highlights the risks that can exist around wrapped, pegged and federated Bitcoin infrastructure.
For users, the safest move right now is simple: don't send new Liquid peg-in or peg-out deposits until services are restored.
Crypto infrastructure needs security to earn trust.
Iran says it struck three U.S. vessels and three oil tankers following recent attacks involving Iranian tankers.
But there is an important detail: the claims have not been independently verified, and U.S. officials have disputed at least some reported strikes.
Still, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is becoming increasingly dangerous.
If attacks on shipping continue, the market could react through higher oil prices, increased geopolitical risk and broader volatility.
Crypto traders should watch this closely — not because BTC directly follows oil, but because geopolitical shocks can rapidly change global liquidity and risk sentiment.