Bitcoin Crash Warning Goes Viral Amid Fed Policy Concerns
A viral post on X warns of an impending Bitcoin crash, citing the so-called Benner cycle and linking it to Federal Reserve policy. The warning claims that steady or lower interest rates could worsen inflation, loosen financial conditions, and eventually force another round of tightening.
The post highlights long-term Treasury yields, noting they are at their highest levels since 2007, with roughly $40 trillion in U.S. debt. It also draws a comparison to Japan's economic struggles, arguing that the Federal Reserve could face a similar policy dilemma.
The proposed chain reaction is straightforward: higher yields lead to tighter liquidity, falling risk assets, and eventually forced selling across stocks, bonds, silver, and Bitcoin. The warning ties directly to the broader liquidity argument rather than a specific crypto-market catalyst.
While the post remains a forecast circulating on X, it's essential to note that data isn't a confirmed guarantee of an imminent crash on Monday, October 5.