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China is trying everything it can to save the yuan from drowning, but every move seems to sink it deeper. In its bid to hold the line against a relentless dollar, Beijing has turned its financial system into a pressure cooker.
The cost of borrowing through seven-day interbank pledged repurchase contracts — a key short-term funding tool — just hit its highest level since October 2023.
The spread between this rate and the PBOC’s reverse repo reference rate is now at its widest since early 2021. For a country already struggling with slow growth, this liquidity crunch couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Liquidity evaporates as the PBOC scrambles
The PBOC has been on a rollercoaster. Last September, it threw monetary stimulus at the economy to spark growth. Now it’s doing the opposite, tightening liquidity to keep the yuan from slipping further. This week, Beijing ramped up its support with stricter capital controls and vows to curb market disruptions.
Last week, it even suspended government bond purchases to stop a frenzy of debt buying. But these decisions are drying up cash in the system. Analyst Zhou Guannan of Huachuang Securities says the liquidity gap ahead of Lunar New Year could hit 1.5 trillion yuan ($205 billion).
That’s a massive hole, especially with tax payments and maturing PBOC loans already draining funds. “The PBOC is carefully managing the pace of liquidity provision, now that currency stability becomes a priority,” Zhou wrote in a note.
On Tuesday, non-bank financial institutions were borrowing cash overnight at rates as high as 3.8%, while others were forced to pay up to 5%, according to traders. These high rates are piling pressure on banks and corporate debt issuers that desperately need cheap funding to survive.
The yuan is under heavy fire from a dollar boosted by strong U.S. economic data and rising inflation expectations under Trump’s policies. The offshore yuan was trading at 7.3474 per dollar on Tuesday, a far cry from the sub-7 levels seen in September.
Seasonal cash demand adds to the chaos
China’s timing couldn’t be worse. The week-long Lunar New Year holiday starts on January 28, and cash demand always spikes ahead of it. Families withdraw money for spending and gift-giving, leaving banks scrambling to cover the outflow.
Seasonal pressures are making an already bad liquidity squeeze even worse. Traders are also keeping a close eye on how far the PBOC will go to keep borrowing costs in check. If rates climb too high, it could derail corporate financing and undermine economic growth.
Governor Pan Gongsheng has reassured markets that the PBOC will use tools like interest rates and reserve requirement ratios to keep liquidity flowing. Still, market strategists like Wee Khoon Chong from BNY Mellon believe the central bank will need to do more.
“The PBOC is likely to step up liquidity through 14-day reverse repo operations during the festive period,” Chong said, adding that further cuts to interest rates or reserve requirements could come later this year.
Even the overnight repo rate, another key indicator of short-term liquidity, has surged to its highest level since August. The signs aren’t good, and the markets are feeling the strain.
The dollar dominates, and China struggles to keep up
The dollar is riding high, powered by a resilient U.S. economy and Wall Street’s confidence in Trump’s aggressive policies. Major banks like Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and TD Securities are all forecasting further dollar strength this year.
Hedge funds and asset managers are also bullish, with total long bets on the dollar reaching $33.7 billion, according to recent data. “The dollar will stay on top,” said Helen Given, a foreign exchange trader at Monex.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has risen for five straight sessions, and analysts believe it’s on track to test its November 2022 peak. Speculative traders are preparing for more gains, with the cost of hedging against a stronger dollar hitting its highest level in nearly two years.
Trump’s tariff policies are only adding fuel to the fire. His promises of harsh tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets, widening the interest rate gap between the Federal Reserve and other central banks.
“With tariff worries adding uncertainty about global growth and inflation, the Fed is likely to respond by pausing rate cuts,” said Paresh Upadhyaya, director of fixed income and currency strategy at Amundi US.
The fallout is global. The euro has dropped below parity against the dollar, reaching its lowest point in two years. The British pound is also struggling, trading at levels not seen since late 2023. Even the Australian dollar has been dragged down to its weakest since the early pandemic.
Deutsche Bank is betting on more weakness from other currencies. Its strategists predict the dollar-yen pair will hit 160, even if Japan raises rates. The euro, meanwhile, is expected to stay in a range of 0.95 to 1.05 against the dollar, as the European Central Bank lags behind the Fed in policy changes.
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Bitcoin’s back in the spotlight — but this time, it’s not because of a bull run. Rumors are swirling that China could be stealthily offloading a massive stash of Bitcoin, and if true, it might just send BTC plunging toward $40,000. Market analyst Leviathan has sounded the alarm, claiming that Chinese authorities are quietly selling off their holdings behind closed doors, and it’s already putting serious pressure on the market.
Currently, Bitcoin is holding the line above $84,000, but the fear of a surprise dump is spreading fast among investors worldwide. If China really decides to cash in on its 194,000+ BTC, the fallout could trigger a major shake-up in crypto markets.
Secret Sales in the Shadows
Publicly, China is anti-crypto — but Leviathan suggests the real story is unfolding off the radar. He believes local governments are discreetly liquidating Bitcoin, using private tech firms and offshore platforms to skirt regulations. The goal? Raise funds by selling off seized crypto assets without attracting too much attention.
Even a partial sell-off of China’s holdings could slam the BTC price, shift investor sentiment, and disrupt the current bullish trend.
Hong Kong: The Unexpected Backdoor
Here’s where it gets more interesting. While mainland China maintains a strict anti-crypto stance, Hong Kong is going in the opposite direction — becoming increasingly crypto-friendly. That opens up a potential loophole. Analysts suggest China could be using Hong Kong as a quiet exit point for these BTC transfers. This strange duality — ban it at home, but use nearby regions to cash out — is raising eyebrows, especially as the U.S. discusses creating national crypto reserves.
The next steps from China could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Bitcoin’s price and the broader crypto narrative
BTC Price Analysis – April 18, 2025
Let’s break down the charts.
On the 5-minute chart, Bitcoin continues to trade within an ascending channel, with clear signs of tug-of-war between bulls and bears. The $85,500 level has become a stubborn ceiling, rejecting multiple breakout attempts. Meanwhile, the $84,000 zone is acting as strong support, with fast recoveries following sharp dips.
The RSI has been bouncing between overbought and oversold, highlighting high-frequency momentum shifts — classic for a market on edge. The MACD has been flashing mixed signals, with golden crosses triggering brief rallies and death crosses leading to periods of consolidation.
At the time of analysis, another golden cross appears to be forming, and the RSI is creeping back above the midline — hinting at fresh bullish momentum, at least for the short term.
What’s Next for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is caught in a high-stakes game. On one side, the charts suggest bulls still have some fight left. On the other, fears of a stealth sell-off by China are weighing heavy on the market’s psyche.
The $84,000 support zone is a critical line in the sand. If BTC holds, we could see another leg up. But if China pulls the trigger on a massive liquidation, we could be staring down a painful slide to $40K
With geopolitical tensions rising, Hong Kong emerging as a quiet player, and the U.S. inching toward crypto integration, Bitcoin’s next move might come as much from politics as it does from price action.
Stay alert. The storm could be closer than it looks.
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