#CryptoCPIWatch

Where is the Money When Panic Strikes?

Data is just an excuse to buy/sell

CPI (Consumer Price Index) is the thermometer of inflation – but in crypto, it’s more of a "volatility detonator. Here’s how to navigate chaos without becoming a statistician:

1. The Fool’s Game: How Traders React

- CPI Above Expectations: “Sell everything! The FED will raise interest rates!” → BTC drops 5% in 15 minutes, then rebounds when Wall Street realizes that inflation is a "lagging indicator."

- CPI Below Expectations: “BULL RUN! Interest rates are dropping!” → Altcoins jump 20%, but retract 50% when miners sell.

Reality: 70% of post-CPI movements are "fakeouts."

2. What You Don’t See in the News

- Core CPI vs Headline CPI: The FED watches Core (excluding energy/food). If Headline CPI is 3.4%, but Core CPI is 2.9%, the reaction will be calmer.

- Crypto is a Leading Indicator: BTC moves 6 hours before the announcement. Why? Insider trading + algorithms anticipate sentiment.

3. The 2-Step Strategy to Avoid Losing Money

1. Pre-CPI:

- Buy straddle options (BTC/ETH) with 24h expiration.

- Move 30% of the portfolio into USDT – so you can take dips.

2. Post-CPI:

- If BTC doesn’t react in 1h, take a position in the direction of the main trend.

- Ignore the first 15 minutes – they are just bots eating each other.

CPI is a "stone in the crypto pond." Somewhere, a whale is using panic to accumulate. Be that whale.

PS: If you think inflation is “decreasing,” look at gas prices. Crypto remains the best hedge. 🕵️♂️

Watch “CPI MoM” (monthly), not yearly. That’s where the surprises hide.

This is not financial advice - it’s just for reference.