ChainCatcher report, according to CoinDesk: Although the U.S. Clarity Act recently passed the Senate Banking Committee, offering the clearest path yet to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry, the deteriorating macroeconomic environment is suppressing market risk appetite, putting pressure on crypto assets. Crypto analyst Omkar Godbole wrote that the market currently faces three major risks: First, volatility in the U.S. Treasury market has risen significantly. The MOVE Index, which measures Treasury volatility, surged 14.7% last Friday to 79.87, reaching its highest level since April 7. As U.S. Treasuries serve as the core collateral in the global financial system, rising yields and volatility typically dampen risk asset performance and trigger widespread deleveraging. Second, the risk of yen depreciation continues to intensify. The USD/JPY exchange rate has recently risen from 155 to nearly 159, approaching the key level of 160, which the Bank of Japan has historically been likely to intervene at. Markets fear that if the Bank of Japan intervenes to strengthen the yen, it could trigger unwinding of carry trades funded by low-yielding yen, leading to a contraction in global liquidity. QCP Capital noted that a concentrated unwinding of the currently crowded yen carry trade positions could disrupt global risk assets. Third, international oil prices continue to rise. Both WTI and Brent crude have surpassed $100 per barrel. Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned that due to the conflict in Iran and potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global commercial oil inventories are declining rapidly and remaining stockpiles may last only a few weeks. If oil prices continue to climb, they could reignite global inflation and further tighten financial conditions. Although the regulatory environment is improving, current macro pressures—including bond market volatility, yen carry trade risks, and rising oil prices—have temporarily overshadowed crypto market tailwinds. “Macro factors are currently dominant,” he added. Additionally, since 2026, cross-chain bridge attacks have become increasingly frequent; hackers have collectively stolen approximately $328 million in assets through eight major bridge attacks, highlighting persistent security vulnerabilities in industry infrastructure.
Three Macro Risks Overshadow Bitcoin Regulatory Progress
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Bitcoin regulatory progress in the U.S. is facing headwinds from three macro risks: rising U.S. Treasury volatility, yen depreciation, and surging oil prices. These factors are suppressing risk appetite and pressuring crypto assets, while Bitcoin’s macro correlation with traditional markets remains strong. Meanwhile, cross-chain bridge attacks have surged since 2026, with $328 million stolen across eight incidents. CFT measures are under increased scrutiny as regulatory focus shifts toward broader financial stability concerns.
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