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Why Bitcoin Isn't a Hedge: Real Yields, Oil Shocks, and Carry-Trade Fragility in 2026

5 min

01-07-2026

Intermediate

Why Bitcoin Isn't a Hedge: Real Yields, Oil Shocks, and Carry-Trade Fragility in 2026

Bitcoin isn't hedging inflation in 2026; it's a high-beta risk asset tied to U.S. real yields, a hawkish Fed, and yen carry-trade positioning. Here's how energy shocks and a BOJ hike could accelerate a crypto sell-off.

Bitcoin
STRC and the Bitcoin Death Loop Risk

5 min

04-06-2026

Intermediate

STRC and the Bitcoin Death Loop Risk

STRC turns investor demand for yield into leveraged Bitcoin exposure. If BTC falls, higher dividend costs and reserve depletion may force BTC sales, creating a feedback loop that increases downside risk.