The Fed is about to cut rates, but the real story might not be here at all
The rate cut decision on the 10th is about to be announced, traders are gearing up, and market sentiment is at a peak. The problem is—long-term US Treasury yields are still hovering at high levels, which doesn’t feel right. Everyone is betting on rate cuts, but the bond market is rather indifferent. This kind of split often signals something: overstretched expectations, which always come back to bite.
Key level to remember: be cautious when the S&P hits 6900. This isn’t an upward boundary, but a test point. If it can’t hold, look for support at 6700. Once the rate cut actually happens, capital flowing out of big tech stocks will look for new destinations—neglected assets like small-cap and value stocks may see a rotation.
The real long-term change happening is that stablecoins are reshaping the financial landscape. This is not an exaggeration.
Look at these numbers: tokenized US Treasuries have surged to $7.4 billion, with growth even outpacing traditional stablecoins. Institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are getting involved. What’s driving this? The newly passed US "GENIUS Act" directly turned compliant stablecoins from "controversial assets" into "protected assets"—making it clear they are not securities and must be backed 1:1 by high-quality assets (mainly US Treasuries).
What does this mean? Stablecoin issuers have become new buyers in the US Treasury market, creating real demand. But this also creates risks: the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that if there’s a run, these assets could trigger a chain reaction. So, choosing stablecoins with transparent reserves and regulatory protection (like USDC) is the baseline; stay away from anything operating as a black box.
To sum up: in the short term, beware of the "all good news is priced in" trap around rate cut speculation; in the medium term, watch for capital rotation; in the long run, pay attention to how stablecoins are connecting traditional finance and the crypto world. This isn’t just a new narrative framework; it’s a new blueprint for the US dollar in the digital era.
What’s your take—play it safe in the short term, or make a long-term bet on the RWA track? (Disclaimer: for reference only, do your own research)
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MainnetDelayedAgain
· 4h ago
According to the database, the market is once again hyping up the old rate cut narrative... but the bond market hasn't even responded. This level of disconnect should be included in the Guinness World Records.
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ImaginaryWhale
· 14h ago
The bond market's indifference is really something else. Everyone is betting on rate cuts, but bonds are responding with a cold shoulder. This kind of mismatch is what worries me the most.
Stablecoins are definitely playing chess here—$74 billion in tokenized US Treasuries is no small thing, so it makes sense for USDC to hold on tight.
In the short term, it’s just a smokescreen; the real logic lies in RWA in the long run. But the premise is you have to survive until then.
If the 6900 level can’t hold, you really have to watch out for a plunge below.
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DuskSurfer
· 14h ago
The indifference in the bond market is indeed something to be cautious about. It feels like everyone is betting on rate cuts, but the real money hasn't followed through.
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CryptoCross-TalkClub
· 14h ago
Haha, this is hilarious, another episode of "expectations fall short and people bite back." I just want to know how many people are still betting on a rate cut on the 10th? The bond market is so lukewarm, yet we retail investors are still hyped.
Stablecoins have become buyers of US Treasuries, so at this juncture, it all depends on whose reserves aren’t a black box. I can still trust ones like USDC, but the others? Don’t panic—during a bear market, it’s the perfect time to figure out who’s really backed and who’s just making promises. The truth will come out later.
As for the RWA track, to be honest, I just want to survive to see the next bull market before talking about dreams.
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MidnightTrader
· 14h ago
The bond market hasn't followed suit with rate cuts, which is a bit of a dangerous signal... Feels like this round might be another illusionary boom.
The GENIUS Act is definitely worth paying attention to; the combination of stablecoins and US Treasuries is pretty intense, but only if these projects are truly transparent.
Got to be careful around the 6900 level—if it breaks, it's hard to say how far it might drop.
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The Fed is about to cut rates, but the real story might not be here at all
The rate cut decision on the 10th is about to be announced, traders are gearing up, and market sentiment is at a peak. The problem is—long-term US Treasury yields are still hovering at high levels, which doesn’t feel right. Everyone is betting on rate cuts, but the bond market is rather indifferent. This kind of split often signals something: overstretched expectations, which always come back to bite.
Key level to remember: be cautious when the S&P hits 6900. This isn’t an upward boundary, but a test point. If it can’t hold, look for support at 6700. Once the rate cut actually happens, capital flowing out of big tech stocks will look for new destinations—neglected assets like small-cap and value stocks may see a rotation.
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The real long-term change happening is that stablecoins are reshaping the financial landscape. This is not an exaggeration.
Look at these numbers: tokenized US Treasuries have surged to $7.4 billion, with growth even outpacing traditional stablecoins. Institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are getting involved. What’s driving this? The newly passed US "GENIUS Act" directly turned compliant stablecoins from "controversial assets" into "protected assets"—making it clear they are not securities and must be backed 1:1 by high-quality assets (mainly US Treasuries).
What does this mean? Stablecoin issuers have become new buyers in the US Treasury market, creating real demand. But this also creates risks: the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that if there’s a run, these assets could trigger a chain reaction. So, choosing stablecoins with transparent reserves and regulatory protection (like USDC) is the baseline; stay away from anything operating as a black box.
To sum up: in the short term, beware of the "all good news is priced in" trap around rate cut speculation; in the medium term, watch for capital rotation; in the long run, pay attention to how stablecoins are connecting traditional finance and the crypto world. This isn’t just a new narrative framework; it’s a new blueprint for the US dollar in the digital era.
What’s your take—play it safe in the short term, or make a long-term bet on the RWA track? (Disclaimer: for reference only, do your own research)