The United States real yield on 10-year Treasuries stands at 1.84%, the highest level in 14 years. On August 14, the “real yield,” which factors in inflation, rose by six basis points to multi-year highs, an increase that may prop the USD. In turn, the ripple effects of this development could heap additional pressure on Bitcoin prices.
Rising Real Yield Sparks USD Demand
The 10-Year Treasury Rate, representing the yield obtained from investing in a US government-issued 10-year treasury security, has reached 1.84%, marking a 14-year high. This value indicates that more individuals anticipate real interest rates to remain high, surpassing inflation readings over the next few years.
As a result, discerning investors, especially institutions managing substantial portfolios of hundreds of billions, might increasingly turn to the USD for potentially higher returns. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data reveals that USD…
