A cannon shot rings out, and ten thousand ounces of gold are at stake. What about the CPI?

The newly released US February CPI data met expectations, and the market remains calm.

But don’t relax just yet—this “lukewarm water” could be the next sip that burns you.

Why? Because February’s data hasn’t fully accounted for the real impact yet. Prices hadn’t fully transmitted at that time, and savvy investors are already watching March. Next month’s CPI will be the real game-changer.

For the crypto market, this kind of “meeting expectations” can actually be the most dangerous.

Exceed expectations? The downside is exhausted, and a sell-off could create a golden opportunity.
Below expectations? The liquidity pump is fully priced in, and it could skyrocket.

But now, this “neither up nor down” situation is like kicking the ball back to the market—both bulls and bears are hesitant to move, only continuing to stall, grind, and drain your patience and positions.

The more this happens, the more you need to stay clear-headed.

The longer Bitcoin stays at this level, the more violently the direction will be decided. It’s either a skyrocket or a head-chopping move.

Right now, the most important thing isn’t betting on the data, but saving your bullets.

Calm waters often precede the storm’s final display.