China Bond Bubble Bursts, Yuan Weakens, Bitcoin Surge Imminent
On Dec. 15, the Chinese bond futures market suffered a record crash, plunging from 102 to nearly 94. Offshore yuan has also increased significantly after the Fed raised rates, rising from 6.9 to approximately 6.95 overnight. As the Chinese New Year approaches and outflows accelerate, the Chinese yuan will presumably weaken even more in the upcoming months, which will ultimately push the price of Bitcoin further. On Dec. 13, the price of Bitcoin reached a 34-month high, mostly due to the depression and devaluation of the Chinese stock markets and yuan. As weakening of the yuan continued,....
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