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This time is truly different. The figure of $36 trillion in U.S. debt is right there, increasing by $1 trillion every three months, with annual interest reaching $882 billion—more than the combined military, education, and energy expenditures. AI layoffs of 55,000 people are underway, and an unemployment wave is brewing. Against this backdrop, Trump issued a final ultimatum to Powell—cut interest rates by 1%.

Powell now faces a dilemma. Cutting rates could reignite inflation and undermine the dollar’s credit foundation; not cutting means facing political pressure and exploding U.S. debt risks. The market has already smelled blood.

Look at these numbers: the probability of a rate cut in March surged to 89%, gold ETFs saw $3.4 billion in weekly inflows, Bitcoin broke through $93,000, and the Nasdaq continued to rise. Behind every data point, the market is betting on a policy shift. But hidden within are deadly risks—by 2024, the Fed has already cut rates 5 times, and in 2025, there may be only 1-2 opportunities left. U.S. Treasury yields are highly volatile, overseas central banks are疯狂抛售, and a single policy swing can cause a $920 million liquidation in a single day.

So what should we do now? Four bottom lines are most critical: First, never try to guess the bottom or top; every Fed statement must be carefully analyzed. Second, hedging strategies must be comprehensive—Bitcoin, gold, and cash—missing one could be fatal. Third, leverage is off-limits now; even 5x leverage could wipe you out tomorrow. Fourth, keep enough bullets—when the crash truly happens, you’ll be the one to buy the dip.

Is this wave of market movement a real breakout or a "rate cut expectation trap"? Historically, the biggest volatility often erupts when consensus is at its strongest. What’s your position size? How will you respond to the liquidity tsunami?
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fork_in_the_roadvip
· 01-10 02:07
The expectation of interest rate cuts is no longer tenable; if it's going to explode, just do it quickly.
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GasFeeTearsvip
· 01-09 19:49
I'm really starting to believe in the interest rate cut expectation trap... That number for US bonds is frightening.
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LoneValidatorvip
· 01-07 02:55
Powell really got caught in a tough spot. Rate cuts lead to inflation resurgence, not cutting rates causes U.S. Treasury yields to explode. Truly a no-win situation.
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FUD_Whisperervip
· 01-07 02:43
Interest Rate Cut Expectation Trap? I Bet Powell Will Stand You Up Again --- 93,000 Breakthrough, what are you hesitating for? Now is the time to get in. --- Really, leverage now is a trap once touched, I have already fully cleared out. --- The $36 trillion US debt figure keeps me awake at night. Can we withstand this time? --- Gold inflow of 3.4 billion, this is telling us that risk is coming. --- The most consensus when things go wrong? Then I need to reduce my positions even more, it's heartbreaking. --- The 9.2 billion liquidation data made me break out in cold sweat. --- Can XRP fly together with BTC this time? Feels a bit left behind. --- Drop 1%? Political pressure outweighs economic laws? That’s unscientific. --- Cash really needs to be kept enough, or else you'll be left staring in despair during a crash.
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DefiOldTrickstervip
· 01-07 02:33
Ha, yet another "this time it's really different," I've heard that too many times. But on the other hand, the 36 trillion figure is indeed a bit of a dead end. Back in late 2017, I was just as excited about it, and look what happened... three years of bear market. Powell is really a tough guy; he won't cut rates, but he also won't stop. Anyway, my strategy is simple—full hedging, no leverage, keep 30% cash. That 89% chance of rate cuts? I spit on it. The market's most synchronized moments are always the most dangerous—it's an old rule. 9,300,000 BTC, 3.4 billion in gold inflows—does this look like a real breakout or a trap? Who the hell knows. All I know is, I've seen too many instances of $920 million in single-day liquidations. How much is your position? Don't tell me it's all contracts...
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