{"id":22622,"date":"2025-05-08T17:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=22622"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:19:02","slug":"htx-deepthink-fed-sits-tight-amid-bind-trumps-new-token-on-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=22622","title":{"rendered":"HTX DeepThink: Fed Sits Tight Amid Bind; Trump&#8217;s New Token on Horizon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2391903\/image_ID__Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">May 8, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0HTX DeepThink is a flagship market insights column created by HTX, dedicated to exploring global macro trends, key economic indicators, and major developments across the crypto industry. In a world where volatility is the norm, HTX DeepThink aims to help readers &#8220;<b>Find Order in Chaos<\/b>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2682530\/image_838145_28612182.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2682530\/image_838145_28612182.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This week, what does Trump&#8217;s emerging token plan mean for\u00a0crypto markets? Why is the Fed holding rates steady? Behind Bitcoin&#8217;s rebound, are hidden risks lurking? In this edition of HTX DeepThink, Chloe (@<u><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChloeTalk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">ChloeTalk1<\/a><\/u>) from HTX Research breaks it all down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Trump Media Group&#8217;s Utility Token: A Potential Shift in U.S. Equity Tokenization<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>On April 30, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group announced it would collaborate with the Truth digital wallet to launch a new utility token called DJT. Initially, DJT will facilitate payments for the Truth+ subscription service, with plans to expand its utility across the Truth ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the first time a publicly listed U.S. media company is launching a utility token tied to a real-world product ecosystem, signifying a historic convergence between traditional equities and on-chain asset formats. Although the team has yet to announce a release date, blockchain platform, or tokenomics, the rollout appears to follow Trump&#8217;s classic strategy: <b>hype first, details later<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>DJT is hitting the market at just the right moment as memecoin mania is cooling and narratives are shifting toward utility and payment integration. Similar to HTX&#8217;s recent listing of WLFI&#8217;s USD1, demand for &#8220;practical crypto assets&#8221; is surging. DJT combines powerful political branding with real ecosystem support, offering long-term value potential far beyond that of short-lived meme-driven tokens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>U.S.-China Trade Talks: A Temporary Easing Amidst Persistent Tensions<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>This weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade Representative Jamison Greer will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Geneva. This meeting, the first high-level U.S.-China trade talks since heightened tensions in spring 2025, signals a potential diplomatic thaw.<\/p>\n<p>Although both sides still dispute who initiated the talks, the meeting alone sends a strong signal of <b>reengagement and diplomatic thawing<\/b>. With tariffs at historic highs, markets are interpreting the summit as a short-term de-escalation of geopolitical risks\u2014sparking a relief rally in risk assets.<\/p>\n<p>Following the news, Bitcoin rose by approximately 3.6%, briefly surpassing $97,000. This reflects how sensitive capital flows remain to macro-level easing signals. While structural differences between the two nations are far from resolved, the current window of policy d\u00e9tente may offer <b>a short-term liquidity boost for digital assets, gold, and tech stocks<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Powell Throws : &#8220;Now Is Not the Time to Cut Rates&#8221;<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>On May 8, the Fed held interest rates steady at 4.25%\u20134.50% for the third consecutive meeting. While it was widely expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a noticeably more cautious tone during the press conference:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8220;Now is not the time for us to lead with a rate cut.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The cost of waiting is relatively low.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Whether we cut this year depends on how things develop.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Fed is currently caught in a <b>&#8220;dual bind&#8221;<\/b>: on one hand, disinflation has stalled, with PCE and CPI both above the 2% target. On the other, the central bank&#8217;s fiscal position is deteriorating. A 25\u201330 bps rate cut could shave $20 billion off annual income, further reducing remittances to the Treasury and raising concerns over the Fed&#8217;s policy independence.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, despite markets currently pricing in <b>three rate cuts<\/b> in 2025, the Fed is more likely to take a <b>&#8220;data-driven, delayed transition&#8221;<\/b> approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Bitcoin&#8217;s Market Dynamics: Macroeconomic Data to Dictate Direction<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Despite BTC rebounding to around $99,000 on geopolitical and monetary optimism, the options market is not confirming a strong directional bias. Deribit data shows implied volatility on June and July calls rising only modestly, while <b>25d risk reversals remain neutral to slightly bearish<\/b>, and skew curves are relatively flat. Notably, large Gamma exposures are clustered around the $95,000\u2013$100,000 range, indicating that <b>BTC is currently trapped in a &#8220;high-volatility, low-conviction&#8221; zone<\/b> awaiting macro catalysts.<\/p>\n<p>If CPI and jobs data for May\u2013June remain hot, the Fed may push back on rate cut expectations\u2014<b>risking a BTC pullback<\/b>. Conversely, if inflation cools and unemployment ticks up, Powell may pivot dovishly, providing a green light for BTC to break out of its volatility compression range and resume its bullish trend.<\/p>\n<p>*The above content\u00a0 is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.<\/p>\n<p> <b>About HTX Research<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2391903\/image_ID__Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">May 8, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0HTX DeepThink is a flagship market insights column created by HTX, dedicated to exploring global macro trends, key economic indicators, and major developments across the crypto industry. In a world where volatility is the norm, HTX DeepThink aims to help readers &#8220;<b>Find Order in Chaos<\/b>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2682530\/image_838145_28612182.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2682530\/image_838145_28612182.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This week, what does Trump&#8217;s emerging token plan mean for\u00a0crypto markets? Why is the Fed holding rates steady? Behind Bitcoin&#8217;s rebound, are hidden risks lurking? In this edition of HTX DeepThink, Chloe (@<u><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChloeTalk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">ChloeTalk1<\/a><\/u>) from HTX Research breaks it all down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Trump Media Group&#8217;s Utility Token: A Potential Shift in U.S. Equity Tokenization<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>On April 30, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group announced it would collaborate with the Truth digital wallet to launch a new utility token called DJT. Initially, DJT will facilitate payments for the Truth+ subscription service, with plans to expand its utility across the Truth ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the first time a publicly listed U.S. media company is launching a utility token tied to a real-world product ecosystem, signifying a historic convergence between traditional equities and on-chain asset formats. Although the team has yet to announce a release date, blockchain platform, or tokenomics, the rollout appears to follow Trump&#8217;s classic strategy: <b>hype first, details later<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>DJT is hitting the market at just the right moment as memecoin mania is cooling and narratives are shifting toward utility and payment integration. Similar to HTX&#8217;s recent listing of WLFI&#8217;s USD1, demand for &#8220;practical crypto assets&#8221; is surging. DJT combines powerful political branding with real ecosystem support, offering long-term value potential far beyond that of short-lived meme-driven tokens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>U.S.-China Trade Talks: A Temporary Easing Amidst Persistent Tensions<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>This weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade Representative Jamison Greer will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Geneva. This meeting, the first high-level U.S.-China trade talks since heightened tensions in spring 2025, signals a potential diplomatic thaw.<\/p>\n<p>Although both sides still dispute who initiated the talks, the meeting alone sends a strong signal of <b>reengagement and diplomatic thawing<\/b>. With tariffs at historic highs, markets are interpreting the summit as a short-term de-escalation of geopolitical risks\u2014sparking a relief rally in risk assets.<\/p>\n<p>Following the news, Bitcoin rose by approximately 3.6%, briefly surpassing $97,000. This reflects how sensitive capital flows remain to macro-level easing signals. While structural differences between the two nations are far from resolved, the current window of policy d\u00e9tente may offer <b>a short-term liquidity boost for digital assets, gold, and tech stocks<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Powell Throws : &#8220;Now Is Not the Time to Cut Rates&#8221;<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>On May 8, the Fed held interest rates steady at 4.25%\u20134.50% for the third consecutive meeting. While it was widely expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a noticeably more cautious tone during the press conference:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8220;Now is not the time for us to lead with a rate cut.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The cost of waiting is relatively low.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Whether we cut this year depends on how things develop.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Fed is currently caught in a <b>&#8220;dual bind&#8221;<\/b>: on one hand, disinflation has stalled, with PCE and CPI both above the 2% target. On the other, the central bank&#8217;s fiscal position is deteriorating. A 25\u201330 bps rate cut could shave $20 billion off annual income, further reducing remittances to the Treasury and raising concerns over the Fed&#8217;s policy independence.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, despite markets currently pricing in <b>three rate cuts<\/b> in 2025, the Fed is more likely to take a <b>&#8220;data-driven, delayed transition&#8221;<\/b> approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"> <b>Bitcoin&#8217;s Market Dynamics: Macroeconomic Data to Dictate Direction<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Despite BTC rebounding to around $99,000 on geopolitical and monetary optimism, the options market is not confirming a strong directional bias. Deribit data shows implied volatility on June and July calls rising only modestly, while <b>25d risk reversals remain neutral to slightly bearish<\/b>, and skew curves are relatively flat. Notably, large Gamma exposures are clustered around the $95,000\u2013$100,000 range, indicating that <b>BTC is currently trapped in a &#8220;high-volatility, low-conviction&#8221; zone<\/b> awaiting macro catalysts.<\/p>\n<p>If CPI and jobs data for May\u2013June remain hot, the Fed may push back on rate cut expectations\u2014<b>risking a BTC pullback<\/b>. Conversely, if inflation cools and unemployment ticks up, Powell may pivot dovishly, providing a green light for BTC to break out of its volatility compression range and resume its bullish trend.<\/p>\n<p>*The above content\u00a0 is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.<\/p>\n<p> <b>About HTX Research<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22622"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22622\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}