Bitcoin Jumps 5%: Fed Eases QT & Global Liquidity Shifts

In this episode, Nik decodes the Fed’s strategy as Bitcoin surges on the central bank’s decision to slow QT while maintaining its commitment to rate cuts. He breaks down what the Fed’s decision means for liquidity, why banks are holding onto reserves, and how this shift impacts risk assets. Nik also unpacks the latest moves in global bond markets, with Japanese and German yields spiking while U.S. Treasuries remain supported. With TBL’s proprietary liquidity metrics providing key insights, he connects the dots across Bitcoin, stocks, bonds, and global flow to assess what’s next for markets. 📚 Bitcoin Age is here, order yours today: https://a.co/d/5gau08H 📊 The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. ▶️ Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube.📚 Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe🎧 Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform.📱 Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer📩 Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial🧢 Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch ⛓️ ₿lock Height 888560 ⚡ Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: [email protected] Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtcCreative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball Chapters:00:00:00 Bitcoin Surges as Fed Adjusts Economic Policy00:03:25 Enhancing Bitcoin Security: The Importance of Seed Phrase Protection00:07:36 Understanding the September 2019 Repo Crisis00:10:44 Jerome Powell's Comments on Money Market and QT00:14:11 Understanding Bank Capitalization and Reserves00:17:46 Bitcoin's Price Surge and Fed's Impact00:21:22 Impact of Mortgage Basis on US Economy  00:25:12 Impact of Tariffs on Inflation00:29:00 Japan's Bond Market Crisis The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.