BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has sounded the alarm on a looming U.S. recession, warning that the economy may already be in the early stages of a downturn. Speaking to CNBC, Fink pointed to potential catalysts like Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and slowing economic growth as key signs that a recession is either imminent or already underway.
This is the second time in a week that Fink has raised such concerns, aligning with forecasts from major financial institutions including JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs. Traders on platforms like PolyMarket and Kalshi are also heavily betting on a recession scenario unfolding in 2025.
While a recession typically brings fear to traditional markets, crypto enthusiasts see a silver lining. Dom Kwok, co-founder of EasyA, noted that recessions often prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and inject liquidity into the economy—moves that are historically bullish for cryptocurrencies.
Recent inflation data adds to the optimism. March’s Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly fell 0.4% month-over-month, defying expectations of a 0.2% rise. Meanwhile, year-over-year PPI climbed just 2.7%, well below the projected 3.3%. Combined with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in at 2.4% versus the 2.6% expected, the data suggests inflation is cooling—potentially giving the Fed room to pivot toward rate cuts.
Another bullish factor is the weakening U.S. Dollar, which recently hit a three-year low. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, dollar weakness is a tailwind for Bitcoin and could signal a broader shift toward decentralized reserve assets.
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As fears of a recession rise, crypto markets may find themselves on stronger footing. If the Fed steps in with stimulus measures, the influx of liquidity could fuel a significant rally in Bitcoin and altcoins—positioning the crypto market as an unexpected winner in a slowing U.S. economy.
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