Global financial crisis fears grow as bond yields hit 1998 levels and Bitcoin drops below $80,000

Sovereign curves are back near old stress zones while Hormuz inflation risk keeps central banks boxed in. The post Global financial crisis fears grow as bond yields hit 1998 levels and Bitcoin drops below $80,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate....
Key takeaways
- 1Bond yields have returned to 1998 stress levels, signaling potential global financial instability.
- 2Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 amid broader market concerns and economic headwinds.
- 3Central banks remain constrained by inflation risks, limiting policy flexibility for crisis response.
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Why it matters
Rising bond yields at crisis-era levels and crypto volatility indicate systemic financial stress that could impact Indian investors' foreign asset exposure and rupee strength. Central bank policy constraints may affect global liquidity conditions affecting emerging market capital flows.
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Bitcoin pulled back below $80,000, testing support at $79,000, while major altcoins face selling pressure. Analysts remain bullish, with some predicting Bitcoin will retake $126,000 after breaking $90,000, citing AI competition and geopolitical tensions driving money printing. However, a Bitcoin whale holds 1,000 BTC short position. Ethereum, BNB, XRP, and Solana show mixed chart signals with key resistance and support levels to watch.
