
灯塔说
Feed
Feed
#本周FOMC揭晓,加息能否落地?
A new week, with the main focus on the interest rate meeting this week.
Currently, major institutions are all certain that there will be a rate hike this time, and the market is moving in anticipation. The current conditions show an increasing probability of a rate hike, but there are also many conditions against it.
Now the pressure is on Powell. Previously, I expected Powell to withstand the pressure, but this time, with oil prices and two prior data points leaning towards a rate hike expectation, I somewhat doubt that Powell might actually raise rates.
However, there are several scenarios for a rate hike, and the announcement of the rate decision and the subsequent press conference remarks will have a significant impact.
If a 25 basis point hike is made in September but the possibility of further hikes is downplayed, then the pre-emptive downward movement will limit the room for a pullback.
If after a 25 basis point hike the expectation of continued tightening is reinforced, then the market will face sustained pressure.
Conversely, if the pressure is withstood this time and rates remain unchanged, the market will rebound. But if the press conference adopts a hawkish tone emphasizing possible delays in further hikes, that will also have an impact. However, I think this probability is very low; if there is no hike in September, there definitely won't be one in October (despite the sharp rise in oil prices in September).
Therefore, combining all the above with market conditions, the probability ratio of a market bottom rebound versus sustained decline is 6:4. I am more inclined to look for a low point to bet on a rise. I lean towards Powell maintaining a hawkish tone verbally but keeping actions unchanged.

My preferred CPI data combination is:
Overall year-on-year 3.4%, month-on-month 0.4%;
Core year-on-year 2.4%, month-on-month 0.2%.
This indicates an acceleration in overall price increases, but the core remains relatively moderate.
The conclusion is that the overall data meets or falls short of expectations (a positive market rebound).
Additionally, if tonight's CPI data is strong, the expectation for a rate hike in September will further increase, and Wash may not withstand the pressure.
Moreover, oil prices started rising sharply in September, with August being relatively moderate; the expected value is already much higher than the previous one, making it unlikely to exceed expectations.
$BTC $XAU

#PPI higher than expected, tonight's CPI will set the direction
Yesterday, the US bond market and the soaring oil prices caused the market to worry again
The probability of a rate hike in September has risen to 72%
The impact of the rate hike is persistent, so it still needs attention
Everyone is now focused on tonight's CPI data; if the data is strong again tonight
I'm afraid the Fed really can't withstand the pressure and will have to raise rates
Technically, as long as it doesn't break below 762, I can still hold a bullish view on the high positions
If it breaks below, I will look to buy again around the 73-72K level
Gold still considers support starting with 42
Maintain the expectation that the Fed will keep rates unchanged, as long as profits remain stable
The market will return to strength!
$BTC $XAU

#PPI、CPI接连公布,美联储迎关键两日
Under the pressure of strong data and high oil prices
Both BTC and gold markets will be suppressed
Watching the critical watershed at 76.2k
If it breaks below, consider waiting for a deeper pullback to buy
Still near the strong support at 72K
Reviewing the trading perspective:
On the macro side, the Middle East situation continues to escalate, pushing crude oil prices up and suppressing gold. BTC remains in a high-level sideways range. The current main influence is interest rate hikes. This week's CPI data will further affect rate hike expectations, but ultimately, there will be no rate hike. Therefore, if pre-meeting data is bearish, look to buy long positions at key levels.
Two days ago, I reminded about a pullback around 78k for BTC, and the Square community also suggested shorting first to watch for a pullback. Yesterday, I took profit and reversed positions. Currently, 77,600 is a good support level, but for now, we can only expect a rebound near 79,200-79,600. The small-scale correction trend is not yet fully over. However, the main trend remains bullish.
Regarding gold, I mentioned last time that the correction is not over. Long positions should be entered when the price starts with 42. Yesterday, it was range-bound; watch for a wick reaching the 42 level to enter long.
[This is only a personal trading viewpoint sharing and does not constitute any investment advice]
Review and trading thoughts:
Last Friday, strong non-farm payroll data raised rate hike expectations. After the market broke through 82K, it pulled back, but the pullback did not continue over the weekend. ETF inflows provided some support to the market. On September 3, BTC ETF net inflows were about 730.8 million USD, and on September 4, net inflows continued at 174.6 million USD.
This Friday, there is CPI data, which could further influence rate hike expectations for September.
My view remains unchanged: the major potential macro downside is still rate hikes, but currently the US Treasury is reluctant to raise rates. The Federal Reserve appears independent but in reality will not raise rates, and even less likely to cut rates. If inflation remains high, Powell will maintain hawkish rhetoric but will not raise rates.
Therefore, the downside before the rate decision is an adjustment and pullback in the market. A small pullback is a small buying opportunity; if the pullback is large, focus on the previously mentioned secondary entry point between 72-73K before reaching 96-97K.
This is the overall thinking direction!
Regarding gold, the previous 4680 adjustment is not over yet. The rebound from 4300 to 4500 meets rebound expectations. There will be further adjustments followed by continued rises. The starting point to watch remains near 4200.
Intraday: Buy dips around 78K for Bitcoin; for gold, watch support at 4360-4380 and resistance near 4460-4480, expect range-bound adjustments.
[Personal trading views only, not investment advice]
$XAU $BTC
Review and trading thoughts:
Last Friday, strong non-farm payroll data raised rate hike expectations. After the market broke through 82K, it pulled back, but the pullback did not continue over the weekend. ETF inflows provided some support to the market. On September 3, BTC ETF net inflows were about 730.8 million USD, and on September 4, net inflows continued at 174.6 million USD.
This Friday, there is CPI data, which could further influence rate hike expectations for September.
My view remains unchanged: the major potential macro downside is still rate hikes, but currently the US Treasury is reluctant to raise rates. The Federal Reserve appears independent but in reality will not raise rates, and even less likely to cut rates. If inflation remains high, Powell will maintain hawkish rhetoric but will not raise rates.
Therefore, the downside before the rate decision is an adjustment and pullback in the market. A small pullback is a small buying opportunity; if the pullback is large, focus on the previously mentioned secondary entry point between 72-73K before reaching 96-97K.
This is the overall thinking direction!
Regarding gold, the previous 4680 adjustment is not over yet. The rebound from 4300 to 4500 meets rebound expectations. There will be further adjustments followed by continued rises. The starting point to watch remains near 4200.
Intraday: Buy dips around 78K for Bitcoin; for gold, watch support at 4360-4380 and resistance near 4460-4480, expect range-bound adjustments.
[Personal trading views only, not investment advice]
$XAU $BTC
#沃勒:8月通胀决定9月是否加息
#比特币再破80000美元
Review:
Yesterday, due to the decline in rate hike expectations, the US dollar fell, the 30-year long bond yield dropped, and both BTC and the gold market rose, breaking through the previous adjustment range. This round of macro bullish narrative continues, so the mid-term bullish view of 96-97K remains unchanged. Previously, shorted gold at the high point, took profit near 4300 and reversed to go long early, and also went long on Bitcoin early at 76300. Last Friday, Walsh's speech reminded that short-term bearish adjustments are opportunities, which again proved valuable.
Although the daily resistance at the high level of 82300-82800 is strong, yesterday broke through 80K, and the 4-hour chart returned to a strong structure. Today, focus on whether the pullback near 79300-80K can hold, still mainly continuing to buy on dips.
Tonight brings the first important non-farm payroll data for September. The small non-farm data the day before yesterday was positive. Today's non-farm data is not ideal for early positioning at the current high price, but both trend and technicals are bullish, so buying on dips is certain. If the non-farm data is poor and rate hike expectations further decline, 82K might be broken through in one go.
If the non-farm data performs well, pressure will remain below 82K with continued high-level sideways adjustment, waiting for the September 17th rate decision to remain unchanged, which will also lead to an upward move.
In summary, the current main theme is still macro bullish. The safer approach for risk assets is to buy on dips and go long. Short-term market can be flexibly managed.


#沃勒:8月通胀决定9月是否加息
#比特币再破80000美元
Review:
Yesterday, due to the decline in rate hike expectations, the US dollar fell, the 30-year long bond yield dropped, and both BTC and the gold market rose, breaking through the previous adjustment range. This round of macro bullish narrative continues, so the mid-term bullish view of 96-97K remains unchanged. Previously, shorted gold at the high point, took profit near 4300 and reversed to go long early, and also went long on Bitcoin early at 76300. Last Friday, Walsh's speech reminded that short-term bearish adjustments are opportunities, which again proved valuable.
Although the daily resistance at the high level of 82300-82800 is strong, yesterday broke through 80K, and the 4-hour chart returned to a strong structure. Today, focus on whether the pullback near 79300-80K can hold, still mainly continuing to buy on dips.
Tonight brings the first important non-farm payroll data for September. The small non-farm data the day before yesterday was positive. Today's non-farm data is not ideal for early positioning at the current high price, but both trend and technicals are bullish, so buying on dips is certain. If the non-farm data is poor and rate hike expectations further decline, 82K might be broken through in one go.
If the non-farm data performs well, pressure will remain below 82K with continued high-level sideways adjustment, waiting for the September 17th rate decision to remain unchanged, which will also lead to an upward move.
In summary, the current main theme is still macro bullish. The safer approach for risk assets is to buy on dips and go long. Short-term market can be flexibly managed.



Trade Review:
After last week's market surge to 81500 and subsequent sweep, Wash then released a hawkish message. The market has pulled back these past two days due to increased expectations of a September rate hike, but BTC has shown resilience, and gold has undergone a clear and smooth correction, reaching the pullback target I anticipated.
Main points expressed:
1. The pullback caused by rate hike concerns is a good thing; as long as the policy decision remains unchanged, it is positive (not optimistic about Wash's rate hike).
2. BTC's correction is not over yet; it is currently in a range-bound adjustment, and after the pullback ends, another rise is expected.
2. Gold's first phase of correction is over; all short positions above 4600 have been closed for profit, and a rebound is expected next.
There are many directly related data points this month; it is recommended to anticipate data releases and prepare accordingly.
[Personal trading views only, not investment advice]
$BTC $ETH $XAU
Take profit on the short grid order at gold 4662
Start shifting to a long strategy
$XAU


Trade Review:
After last week's market surge to 81500 and subsequent sweep, Wash then released a hawkish message. The market has pulled back these past two days due to increased expectations of a September rate hike, but BTC has shown resilience, and gold has undergone a clear and smooth correction, reaching the pullback target I anticipated.
Main points expressed:
1. The pullback caused by rate hike concerns is a good thing; as long as the policy decision remains unchanged, it is positive (not optimistic about Wash's rate hike).
2. BTC's correction is not over yet; it is currently in a range-bound adjustment, and after the pullback ends, another rise is expected.
2. Gold's first phase of correction is over; all short positions above 4600 have been closed for profit, and a rebound is expected next.
There are many directly related data points this month; it is recommended to anticipate data releases and prepare accordingly.
[Personal trading views only, not investment advice]
$BTC $ETH $XAU
Trade Review:
After last week's market surge to 81500 and subsequent sweep, Wash then released a hawkish message. The market has pulled back these past two days due to increased expectations of a September rate hike, but BTC has shown resilience, and gold has undergone a clear and smooth correction, reaching the pullback target I anticipated.
Main points expressed:
1. The pullback caused by rate hike concerns is a good thing; as long as the policy decision remains unchanged, it is positive (not optimistic about Wash's rate hike).
2. BTC's correction is not over yet; it is currently in a range-bound adjustment, and after the pullback ends, another rise is expected.
2. Gold's first phase of correction is over; all short positions above 4600 have been closed for profit, and a rebound is expected next.
There are many directly related data points this month; it is recommended to anticipate data releases and prepare accordingly.
[Personal trading views only, not investment advice]
$BTC $ETH $XAU

This plan has a lot of value.
Bitcoin $BTC retraced to 77600 and rose to 81500.
Gold $XAU also dropped from 4650 to 4560.
Today's Bitcoin surge and pullback signal is not good, but still favoring buying on dips.
Let's watch tonight's speech by Powell, which contains important macro information.
Gold is adjusting at a high level; the short-term one-sided rise should be over.
It's also close to the recent high points around 4770-4840.
So the long bullish plan will be paused for now, waiting for a pullback.
The road is long, but if the direction is right, there's nothing to fear!
This plan has a lot of value.
Bitcoin $BTC retraced to 77600 and rose to 81500.
Gold $XAU also dropped from 4650 to 4560.
Today's Bitcoin surge and pullback signal is not good, but still favoring buying on dips.
Let's watch tonight's speech by Powell, which contains important macro information.
Gold is adjusting at a high level; the short-term one-sided rise should be over.
It's also close to the recent high points around 4770-4840.
So the long bullish plan will be paused for now, waiting for a pullback.
The road is long, but if the direction is right, there's nothing to fear!
Let's talk about the trading plan:
Mainly because it's intraday, and the trend is quite obvious
The previous surge caught everyone off guard, and both the Air Force and the Multi-Army were caught off guard
Since July, we have been reminding that 57K is the bottom, repeatedly pushing long positions and buying on dips
Being bullish on the main direction is correct; I probably won't let my brothers who follow me make a big mistake.
Currently, the short-term market is consolidating at high levels after a rapid rise, and this kind of consolidation is not recommended to try to reach the top.
If you really want to bet on short bets, try to bet on shorts after each rapid new high—this also depends on timing
There are several situations where trial and error is possible, but this left-side game has its pros and cons. (No further elaboration)
Today, my BTC plan is to pull back and close to 774-768
Gold has shown hourly reversals, with bearish trends dominating recently, and breaking new highs means losses.
On the macro side, the situation is currently positive; there are no major negative factors for now. Short-term negative factors provide opportunities for pullback, not a chance for a reversal after a peak
The only potential negative factor this week is Fed Chair Walsh's first speech at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Conference on Friday
From a swing perspective, a pullback between 73K and 72K would be a chance for BTC to get on board again
[The above is just my personal opinion and does not constitute any investment advice]
$BTC $XAU