HY Rates vs Bitcoin

Two key charts back Peterson’s analysis. The first chart demonstrates a positive correlation between HY rates and Bitcoin prices, suggesting that as HY rates increase, so does Bitcoin. This relationship implies that higher risk appetites in the bond market, reflected by increasing HY rates, could lead to more investments in riskier assets like Bitcoin. The exponential trend line in the chart further supports the causal relationship between the two.

The second chart Peterson shares reinforces this observation by showcasing similar trends in price movements of HY bonds and Bitcoin over time. According to Peterson, the ICE BofA US High Yield Index Effective Yield is particularly indicative of Bitcoin’s price movements. He notes that Bitcoin prices tend to rise substantially when this rate falls.

Peterson argued that markets are generally “flat and volatile” between September and October. He noted that with the upcoming U.S. election, uncertainty will be higher through October, ahead of the election day on November 4.

Bitcoin’s price has been stuck in its largest correction phase following significant gains since the start of last year. The mainstream adoption of Web3 protocols and digital assets, driven by institutional investors, has significantly boosted overall crypto liquidity and bullish sentiments.

Short-term Bitcoin Price Forecast

In another post, Peterson presents a short-term trading cycle for Bitcoin, showing a median 6-month forward return of +59% when a specific indicator is below -20%. Based on this metric, he predicts that Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by January. However, his past analysis states that since the U.S. high yield rate is a great indicator, it needs to drop below 6 or 7% for a sustainable all-time high” to archive $100000 by January. Currently, the U.S. high-yield rate for riskier corporate bonds is 7.16%, according to YCharts.

It’s Starting to Look Bullish!

The likelihood of a bullish continuation later this year, amid the U.S. general election and anticipated interest rate cuts, remains relatively high. As the market navigates these developments, the future of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market continues to capture the attention of investors and analysts alike.