Bitcoin and Financial Conditions: Key Indicators for Predicting a Rally

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. Chicago's National Financial Conditions Index
  2. NFCI Decline and Bitcoin Market
  3. Impact of Other Factors on Bitcoin


    4. According to recent analysis, Bitcoin (BTC) may be poised for a significant rally as financial conditions in the US ease.

    Chicago's National Financial Conditions Index

    The Chicago Fed's National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) tracks conditions in money, debt and equity markets weekly. A negative NFCI value indicates looser-than-average financial conditions, creating an environment where liquidity is plentiful and capital flows more freely.

    NFCI Decline and Bitcoin Market

    Fejau, host of the Forward Guidance Podcast, recently highlighted the negative correlation between NFCI and bitcoin. He argued that looser financial conditions often act as a catalyst for riskier assets like bitcoin, which tend to thrive in a 'risky' environment.

    Fejau’s analysis tracked this correlation across multiple Bitcoin market cycles. For example, in 2013, as financial conditions became more supportive, the BTC price rose from $100 in July to over $1,000 in November, coinciding with the NFCI falling to -0.80. A similar pattern emerged in late 2017, when bitcoin surged from $2,000 to $20,000 as conditions eased.

    Impact of Other Factors on Bitcoin

    Fejau also noted that other factors, such as the strength of the US dollar, also play a role in Bitcoin’s performance. A rise in the DXY index, which measures dollar strength, usually has a negative impact on BTC by making speculative investments less attractive.

    The NFCI was recorded at -0.56 for the week ending September 13, indicating that financial conditions have eased further from the above-average loose level of the previous week.

    The recent analysis suggests that as financial conditions in the US ease, Bitcoin may be on the verge of a significant rise. However, factors such as the strength of the US dollar should also be taken into account.

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