As cracks begin to appear in the macroeconomic backdrop of the United States, the upward momentum of BTC is weakening. Two key economic indicators have just fallen to their lowest levels in months, yet most investors remain focused on ETF fund flows. Current data suggests that financing dynamics, stablecoin activity, and forward-looking data may indicate a potential shift in the market.

Signs of Summer Consolidation Begin to Emerge

As of the time of writing, early signs of consolidation in the crypto market are starting to show (BTC down 3%, ETH down 4%, SOL down 11%), and U.S. macroeconomic data is also beginning to soften, leading to increased market uncertainty. The recent strong demand is likely due to a temporary surge in prior orders ahead of anticipated tariff increases by Trump—this trend now appears to be returning to normal.

PMI Data Shows Mild Contraction, Economic Slump Cannot Be Ruled Out

Since the service sector accounts for about 80% of U.S. GDP, we can roughly assume that the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (services) index is more correlated with the overall U.S. economy. Although economists previously expected this index to rebound from last month's data, its actual performance has been disappointing, falling to the lowest level since July 2024, indicating a mild economic contraction. Overall, the weakening of both manufacturing and services (non-manufacturing) PMIs suggests that economic data not only failed to meet Wall Street expectations but is also further sliding into contraction territory.

Focus on Macroeconomic Indicators, Await Rate Cuts

From a macroeconomic perspective, two key indicators to watch are oil prices and the dollar. A decline in oil prices may signal overall economic weakness, while a continued softening of the dollar could gradually prepare the market for future rate cuts. However, as bond yields remain in a range-bound state, the market may have to accept the reality that the Federal Reserve's inaction may last longer than expected. Policymakers may be concerned that tariff policies could reignite inflationary pressures, making them reluctant to ease policies too soon.

However, there is an additional layer of risk in the market this time—due to the chain reaction of tariff policies, economic data could significantly deteriorate, leading to confusion and hesitation among investors. As early signs of economic data weakness gradually emerge, we may be heading into a period of economic turbulence lasting over two months. In such a market environment, BTC is unlikely to rise uninterrupted, especially with the Federal Reserve not yet prepared to cut rates and inflation expectations still relatively high.

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