Bitcoin

The crypto market is currently in a fear-driven, slightly bearish phase (Fear & Greed 34) with BTC dominance high. Positive developments in public health—especially against antimicrobial resistance—can improve economic stability and reduce pandemic tail risks, which historically correlate with increased appetite for alternative assets like crypto. However, the article also warns that overuse of agricultural fungicides might undermine these treatments, adding a layer of uncertainty that tempers the bullish case.

Trials of drugs to fight deadly resistant infections are advancing.