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The March FOMC meeting minutes released tonight (April 9th at 2:00 AM) primarily focus on capturing the Federal Reserve’s true level of panic amid the “geopolitical conflicts + soaring oil prices” backdrop. For the cryptocurrency market—which is highly dependent on liquidity expectations—pay close attention to the following four types of language:

1. Inflation Narrative: Is there a “surrender” tone?

This is key to determining whether “high interest rates will be maintained longer.”

Hawkish signals (bearish): Mentions of “stalled inflation progress,” “risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored,” “long-term impact of oil shocks.” If there’s an indication that “some officials believe further tightening may be necessary” (implying rate hikes), it will be a heavy blow.

Dovish signals (bullish): Emphasizes “temporary volatility,” “still confident that inflation will return to the 2% target,” “concerns about downside risks to inflation.”

2. Geopolitical Risks: Are they described as “threats” or “noise”?

Considering your focus on the US-Iran situation, observe how the Fed prices in the war.

Key point: Whether the conflict in the Middle East is described as a “significant source of uncertainty” or “stagflation risk.” If the minutes show officials believe the war will materially raise the global inflation center, market expectations for rate cuts will further diminish.

3. Interest Rate Path: How high is the threshold for rate cuts?

Critical language: Look for specific definitions around “more evidence needed to cut rates.” If the minutes emphasize “maintaining rates for even longer” (Higher for Even Longer) as a consensus rather than “patiently waiting to cut,” a stronger dollar will suppress risk assets.

4. Employment Market: What is the bottom line on tolerance?

Sentiment indicator: How is the unemployment rate described? If it shifts from “strong labor market” to “signs of cooling” or “supply and demand approaching balance,” this could be a “backdoor” for future rate cuts, signaling potential bullishness.

Beijing Perspective Operation Tips

Sensitive timing: Between 2:00-3:00 AM the next day. If the minutes contain the above “hawkish” language, BTC/ETH may follow the US Nasdaq into a plunge; if the language is neutral or dovish (e.g., downplaying inflation risks), the current rebound could continue.

Linked indicators: Immediately after the minutes are released, check the US dollar index (DXY) and US Treasury yields. A rising dollar usually means crypto markets decline.