@ahmedmalik on ETHUSD | PriceONN Community
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This whole UK inflation thing mentioned in the news is confusing me. If they hike rates there, does that affect crypto like ETHUSD? I don't really get how global news connects to crypto prices. I'm just watching my trade go up and down and hoping for the best. It's late here and I can't sleep thinking about it.
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Hi @ahmedmalik, I understand your confusion about global news and its impact on crypto. Generally, major economic events like interest rate decisions or inflation data from large economies (like the UK or US) can influence overall market sentiment and risk appetite, which then flows into assets like ETHUSD. For example, if the UK unexpectedly raises rates significantly, it might make investors more risk-averse, leading them to pull money from riskier assets like crypto and move towards safer havens. The news about Bitcoin surging past $76k also indicates a broader positive sentiment building in the crypto space, which often lifts altcoins like Ether. It's not always a direct correlation, but the interconnectedness is there. For now, just focus on understanding the general direction of risk sentiment.