However, it reflects ongoing fiscal pressures in the UK that could reduce household disposable income, potentially dampening retail demand for speculative assets like crypto. Combined with the current fear-driven market sentiment (Fear & Greed 26), any incremental economic strain may reinforce cautious positioning among UK-based retail investors.

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