Bitcoin Reacts to Soft CPI as Truth Social Files Crypto ETFs and ONDO Unlocks Tokenized Stocks in Europe
Bitcoin Surges on Cooler Inflation Data — Is Liquidity Returning?
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly rallied after the latest U.S. CPI report came in cooler than expected.
January headline inflation printed at 0.2% month-over-month, below forecasts of 0.3%. That softer reading initially pushed Bitcoin to approximately $67,600 before settling near $67,360, still down about 1% on the day.
Ethereum (ETH) followed the move, dipping 1.2% to around $1,943.
Why does this matter?
Lower inflation increases the probability of Federal Reserve rate cuts, which historically inject liquidity into risk assets — including crypto. When liquidity expands, speculative markets often benefit.
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Truth Social Files for Bitcoin, Ethereum & Cronos ETFs
In a surprise development, Truth Social — the Trump-linked social platform — filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission** (SEC)** for approval of two new crypto ETFs:
A Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
A staking-focused ETF centered on Cronos
This move signals deeper political and institutional alignment with digital assets. If approved, these ETFs could:
Increase institutional inflows
Expand retail access
Reinforce crypto’s mainstream legitimacy
Regulatory approvals remain a key catalyst for the next leg of this cycle.
Netherlands Approves 36% Crypto Capital Gains Tax (Starting 2028)
In Europe, the House of Representatives of the Netherlands passed legislation imposing a 36% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies and other liquid investments beginning in 2028.
While the timeline gives investors room to adapt, the move highlights:
Growing regulatory scrutiny
Increasing taxation of digital assets
The importance of strategic tax planning
For European investors, this may accelerate activity before 2028 and reshape long-term holding strategies.
ONDO Finance Unlocks Tokenized Stocks for 500 Million Investors
One of the most bullish developments today comes from Ondo Finance.
The firm secured EU regulatory approval to list tokenized stocks and ETFs across 30 EU and EEA markets, opening access to approximately 500 million investors.
This includes tokenized exposure to major U.S. equities such as:
Tesla
Apple
Nvidia
By bringing traditional equities on-chain, ONDO is helping bridge TradFi and DeFi, pushing forward the real-world asset (RWA) narrative that many analysts believe could define the next phase of crypto adoption.
Tokenization increases:
Accessibility
Liquidity
Fractional ownership
24/7 trading capabilities
This is a structural shift — not just a headline.
$2.9 Billion in Options Expiry Sparks Volatility
Nearly $2.9 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired today, contributing to intraday volatility.
Despite the mostly red market:
Uniswap (UNI) rose 5.4%
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) climbed 5.3%
These outperformers helped lift the CoinDesk 20 index, signaling potential capital rotation into DeFi and fork assets.
When markets consolidate, rotation often reveals where smart money is positioning.
Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin a “Zero”
Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff reignited debate following the CPI reaction, dismissing Bitcoin as a “zero” and questioning its mathematical properties.
While controversial, this underscores the persistent divide between:
Gold maximalists
Digital asset advocates
Sentiment wars remain part of Bitcoin’s identity — and historically, extreme skepticism has often coincided with long-term opportunity.
Market Outlook: Neutral with Bullish Undercurrents
Today’s tone leans neutral, with slight bearish undertones from:
Minor price declines
European tax news
Options expiry volatility
However, bullish catalysts are building:
Softer inflation
New ETF filings
Tokenization approvals
If Bitcoin holds above $65,000 following options settlement pressure, a rebound toward $70,000 remains technically plausible. Monitor liquidity flows and resistance levels closely.
Final Thoughts
Macro data is cooling.
Institutions are filing ETFs.
Tokenization is expanding across Europe.
Regulation is tightening.
We are in a transition phase — and transition phases create opportunity for those paying attention.
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