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The July 2025 U.S. PPI report showed a 0.9% monthly jumpāthe sharpest since 2022āsending ripples across markets and weighing on crypto sentiment amid stock volatility. With services inflation (1.1%) driving the surge, assets like Bitcoin ($118K ATH) and Ethereum ($4.7K) face pressure, though both continue to show notable resilience.
Annual PPI climbed 3.3%, well above the Fedās 2% target, pushing back rate-cut expectations. Yields rose, stocks slippedāS&P printed a bearish engulfing pattern, echoing Aprilās tariff-driven drop. Crypto reacted in tandem but is still partly decoupled: Bitcoin +150% YTD vs. S&P +16.68%.
Yet crypto found strength: Ethereum ETFs pulled $5.4B inflows, fueling ETHās 25% weekly surge, while BNBās $120B market cap highlights exchange dominance alongside $234M revenue.
š Interconnection: Tariffs weigh on growth (with forecasts of a 2026 reacceleration per Caldwell), making crypto more attractive as a hedge. While PPI pressures labor costs, cryptoās deflationary mechanics (like Bitcoin halving) provide a counterbalance.
š Outlook: Overall positive ā cryptoās total market cap at $4.11T continues expanding as equities consolidate. PPIās sentiment hit looks temporary, with catalysts like ETFs and upgrades (e.g., Pectra) paving the way for renewed upside.