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Bitcoin Traders Turn to Macro Data as Crypto Deepens Ties to Traditional Finance

Bitcoin Traders Turn to Macro Data as Crypto Deepens Ties to Traditional Finance

A macro-sensitive asset

Bitcoin's evolution from a niche asset to a mainstream one has changed how it trades. It's no longer isolated from the broader economy. Inflation reports, central bank decisions, and employment data now move the price in ways they didn't in its early days. Traders are paying attention, and the shift is visible in how they talk about the market. The old playbook of pure technical analysis is giving way to a more fundamental approach. That doesn't mean charts are useless, but they're no longer the whole story.

The integration effect

The integration into traditional finance hasn't been subtle. Bitcoin is now