If you woke up to red candles, don't panic. I’ve seen this "Macro-Dance" dozens of times. Here is the data-driven breakdown of what is actually happening today, February 19.
1. The "Hawkish" Fed Minutes 🏛️
The U.S. Federal Reserve just released minutes from their latest meeting. They aren't ready to cut rates as fast as the market hoped.
The Result: The US Dollar strengthened, and "Risk-On" assets like Bitcoin and tech stocks took a breather.The Price Action:
$BTC dropped about 3% to settle around $65,800.
2. The "Fear & Greed" Extreme 😱
Believe it or not, the Fear & Greed Index just flashed a record low of 5 today.
Veteran Insight: In 2016, we learned that when the index hits single digits, it's usually the "Max Pain" point before a reversal. While the news sounds bad, the data suggests we are reaching a local bottom.
3. Michael Burry’s Warning ⚠️
The famous "Big Short" investor, Michael Burry, just issued a statement saying Bitcoin is behaving like a speculative asset rather than a hedge.
My Take: Burry is often early, but the "Smart Money" whales we tracked yesterday are still holding their $4 Billion positions. Who do you trust: the bear or the on-chain data?
The "Late Night" Strategy:
This is a structural re-test of the $65,000 support level. If we hold here, the "Spring" we talked about earlier this week will only get tighter.
Are you selling because of the Fed, or are you "Buying the Fear"? Let’s see who has the diamond hands today! 👇
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