2026-01-17 15:28:39

The US core CPI data unexpectedly declined, and the market immediately sensed the possibility of interest rate cuts. The improvement in the US dollar liquidity environment is a direct positive for crypto assets. But here’s the problem — macroeconomic positives do not guarantee a rise in coin prices.

In the short term, sentiment may indeed push prices higher. You will see capital inflows and active trading, but these are often false flames. What can truly sustain long-term gains are continuous real purchasing power. So the key is whether BTC and ETH can turn this wave of macroeconomic good news into genuine buying interest.

It's like choosing an investment direction; just looking at the story isn't enough. You need to look at execution — whether there are real efforts being made, whether there are actual users, funds, and ecosystem support. When the market is in a frenzy, projects that focus on product development and ecosystem building become even more valuable. In an era of hot money inflows, this steady approach itself is a form of value.

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ZKProofEnthusiast

· 01-20 14:56

Macroeconomic good news is just a sugar-coated cannonball; the real bullet depends on whether genuine funds are being poured in. --- Honestly, the recent rate cut expectations will fade once the hype is over; the key is whether the ecosystem can truly take root. --- False hype won't last long; in the end, it's all about real purchasing power. Everyone understands this principle, but few can actually do it. --- A flood of capital flows in and out, grand and spectacular but leaving nothing behind—that's the daily life of the crypto market. --- Instead of obsessing over macro factors, it's better to look at which projects are truly focused on building; that’s a sign of a top being near. --- The expectation of a rate cut feels good for a moment, but can BTC and ETH turn that into genuine buying interest? I remain skeptical. --- In times of frenzy, it's actually about who can exercise the most restraint; this counterintuitive approach often lasts the longest in the crypto world.

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BottomMisser

· 01-20 07:57

Another wave of macro positive news, yet it's just air hype. I've seen this happen too many times. Is this genuine buying? Or are we about to get cut again?

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wrekt_but_learning

· 01-17 15:57

No matter how loud the expectations for interest rate cuts are, it’s useless unless real money is actually invested. It's just hype; you'll see soon enough. No matter how good the story is, without an ecosystem to support it, it's still empty. Genuine projects that focus on real work are indeed scarce, but the market may not necessarily recognize their value. Short-term sentiment vs. long-term purchasing power, this battle will never end.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 01-17 15:56

Macroeconomic positive factors are essentially catalysts; whether they lead to a rally depends on if someone is willing to buy in. --- Another wave of "story-driven market," hot money rushes in for two days and then exits. Seen it too many times. --- False hype is easy to create, genuine buying interest is hard to find. Can BTC hold up? --- Projects that focus on building solid products become especially scarce during these crazy times. --- Improved liquidity does not necessarily mean prices will rise; the key still depends on genuine capital push. --- Expectations of rate cuts are being hyped up, but what about ecosystem support? Without it, it's just a castle in the air. --- Execution is always more valuable than expectations. After trading crypto for so many years, why do some still not understand this? --- A few percentage points short-term gain, what’s the use? Without real buying power, prices will eventually fall. --- Market volatility reveals who is truly working and who is just storytelling. --- If CPI drops, does that mean prices will rise immediately? That's naive; we need to watch the subsequent capital movements to be sure.

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LazyDevMiner

· 01-17 15:55

It's the same logic again... When macro positive news comes, they shout about a rise; when the price drops, they say it's just short-term hype, acting as if they're so clever. No matter how good the story is, if no one is willing to buy in, it's all pointless, and I agree with that. Ecosystem and execution capability are indeed scarce, but frankly, most projects lack both.

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MEVictim

· 01-17 15:52

The false fire cannot be ignited; ultimately, someone has to put in real money to take over. --- The expectation of interest rate cuts is back; can this wave turn into buying pressure? Honestly, I’m not very optimistic. --- Macroeconomic good news happens every day, but who is really building? --- Emotions are like air; only with genuine purchasing power does it matter. --- Instead of looking at stories, it's better to see which projects are actually doing work. --- Capital inflows do not equal coin price increases; everyone still needs to understand this principle. --- Focusing on solid projects that build ecosystems is the right way; everything else is虚的.

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