Bitcoin

The crypto market is currently in a low-volume, slightly bearish phase with high BTC dominance. A health scare could accelerate a flight to cash or stablecoins, but the low transmissibility of Ebola compared to COVID-19 limits the probability of a prolonged panic. Historically, pandemic scares have caused short-term selloffs followed by recovery, but the current macro backdrop (fearful markets) amplifies downside risks.

Brazil is monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection, which if confirmed would be the first cases outside Africa since the outbreak began in DR Congo.