
$BTC $ETH $GRASS Yes — U.S. CPI (inflation data) often has a direct impact on crypto markets, though the reaction can vary depending on whether the numbers come in higher, lower, or in line with expectations:
🔑 How CPI Affects Crypto
1. Higher CPI than expected (hot inflation):
Suggests inflation is still sticky.
Markets may expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer.
This usually strengthens the U.S. dollar and pressures risk assets like stocks and crypto.
Bitcoin, ETH, and altcoins often see short-term selling.
2. Lower CPI than expected (cool inflation):
Signals inflation is easing.
Fed may have room to pause or cut rates sooner.
Risk assets, including crypto, tend to rally on this expectation.
BTC and ETH often see buying momentum.
3. In-line CPI (no surprise):
Markets usually react less strongly.
Crypto may stay range-bound unless traders were heavily positioned one way.
🪙 Why Crypto Is Sensitive
Crypto is treated like a risk-on asset (similar to tech stocks).
Liquidity from lower interest rates tends to flow into crypto.
Inflation & rate expectations influence the dollar index (DXY), and crypto often moves opposite the dollar.
👉 Today’s CPI came in at 2.9% YoY (headline) and 3.1% YoY (core) — slightly above the Fed’s 2% target. This could make crypto markets choppy, with traders watching how the Fed responds.
The price is trading with a minimal markup of 4% from the average purchase price of Short-Term Holders. The Fed rate cut itself supports risk assets, but don't forget about volatility and buy the rumor/sell the news. If the discount becomes obvious, real demand for cheap coins will form in the market.
Currently, at a 15-20% markup, holders start dumping the market, while at the last ATH the markup was only 13%. This isn't January 2023 or 2024 when the markup reached 40% and coins were still being bought, because hodlers understood they could sell higher in the future.
Now when the market is in the mature phase of the bull cycle, obvious discounts are needed to create demand - there are no fools to buy at the very highs and get stuck underwater for 2.5 years.
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The Potential and Pitfalls of Bitget’s RWA Perpetual Futures
Introduction
Real‑World Assets (RWAs) have been a hot topic among crypto enthusiasts and institutional investors alike. Bitget has now made RWA derivatives more accessible by launching RWA index perpetual futures.
Alongside, the platform is hosting a community event to promote education and awareness on this innovation.
This piece evaluates both the opportunities and the pitfalls of this offering—and helps you decide whether it's worth your time and capital.
What Bitget’s RWA Perpetual Futures Bring to the Table
Unified Exposure:
One contract allows exposure to a basket of multiple real‑world assets. This simplifies what otherwise could be multiple token/tokenized holdings.
Global Access, USDT Settlement:
All denominated in USDT, making things uniform and easing cross‑border participation.
Risk Management Features:
Low thresholds and safety mechanisms (e.g., no forced liquidation during exchange down‑times or breaks) shield the trader from some systemic risks.
Two‑Way Trading & Diversification:
You can take both long and short positions, which allows strategies both for bullish and bearish outlooks. Diversification helps mitigate risk of any single asset dragging down the index.
Where The Challenges Lie
Underlying Asset Transparency:
To evaluate the risk, traders need clear information on what exactly makes up the RWA index—what assets, which jurisdictions, who are the custodians, how are valuations done, how often is rebalancing performed.
Liquidity Concerns:
When markets are stressed, tokenized RWAs may have much lower liquidity, which could worsen slippage or lead to larger bid‑ask spreads.
Regulatory & Custodial Risk: Real assets bring in real legal/regulatory compliance issues.
Tokenization requires credible custodians and regulatory oversight. If the asset is tied to physical real‐world infrastructure, does it comply with local laws, does it face land title risks, etc.?
Volatility & Counterparty Risk: Index of RWAs could still be volatile—e.g., if a real‑world asset market suffers a shock. Also, derivative counterparty and platform risk remain.
Strategic Use‑Cases
Hedging Other Crypto Exposure: If you hold a lot of crypto assets, these perpetuals could act as a partial hedge if RWAs have less correlation.
Speculation / Macro Plays: E.g., betting on inflation, commodity cycles, real estate cycles, etc. RWAs might benefit in certain macro environments.
Portfolio Diversification: For larger portfolios—institutions or experienced traders—adding RWAs derived exposure helps balance risk.
Practical Tips Before You Trade
Read the documentation carefully: Look for the index methodology, rebalancing rules, disclosure of constituent assets.
Understand settlement and funding rates: Since perpetual futures have no expiry, costs can accrue via funding payments or similar.
Check margin/risk requirements: Even with low thresholds, leverage can amplify losses, especially during volatile periods.
Monitor market conditions:
Liquidity or volatility in the underlying RWA assets can bleed through to the perpetual product.
Start small:
If you’re new to RWA derivatives, try small positions to understand behavior under different market conditions.
How to Leverage Bitget’s Community Campaign
If you want to participate: Bitget is offering rewards for content creation.
When: Sept 3, 2025, 19:00 → Sept 14, 2025, 23:59 UTC+8.
What: Publish insightful original articles in Bitget Insights + post on X with hashtag #BitgetRWAPerp and include the landing page link.
Rewards: 1,000 USDT split among 30 best articles (~33.3 USDT each) for winners.
This is not only a chance for rewards, but also a way to research and deeply understand this new type of instrument.
Conclusion
Bitget’s RWA index perpetual futures represent a forward step: they blend real‑world assets with crypto derivatives, offering access, diversification, and new strategic opportunities. But along with promise comes complexity—valuation, regulation, liquidity, and risk disclosure must all be well managed.