Oil Selloff Sets Up “The Sweet Spot for Gold” and Bitcoin | Robbert van Batenburg
Oil prices have dropped nearly 20% and gas prices by 25% since late October, creating conditions that could lead to a dovish Federal Reserve and benefit gold and Bitcoin, according to Robbert van Batenburg.
Oil prices have dropped nearly 20% and gas prices by 25% since late October, creating conditions that could lead to a dovish Federal Reserve and benefit gold and Bitcoin, according to Robbert van Batenburg, Global Strategist at The Bear Traps Report.
Van Batenburg outlined two potential paths regarding Iran policy under Trump administration: a soft off-ramp that could cool oil prices and bring down CPI, or a restarted war that would spike prices and maintain a hawkish Fed stance.
Political Impact on Markets
The strategist also warned that a potential DSA-wing victory in the 2028 elections could significantly impact markets, with stocks potentially hit hard while gold and Bitcoin benefit as investors seek to protect their assets from government intervention.
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Alternative Investment Options
For Bitcoin holders looking to leverage their holdings without selling, SALT Lending offers loans starting at 6.99% APR, below their standard rate of 7.49%, with no credit checks, origination fees, or prepayment penalties.
The original Bitcoin-backed lender has been providing loans against BTC since 2016, though they caution that borrowing against collateral involves risks and digital currency is not FDIC or SIPC insured.
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