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Oil Tops $100 but Bitcoin Shrugs Off Inflation Fears
Original: Oil Prices Surpass $100 Without Impacting Crypto: Bitcoin’s Inflation-Hedge Logic and Recession Concerns
Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel, yet cryptocurrency markets have shown little reaction. Analysts note the divergence challenges Bitcoin's reputation as an inflation hedge, while some investors worry that high energy costs could fuel recession fears and weigh on risk assets more broadly. Commentators are debating whether crypto can live up to its hedge narrative when traditional inflation pressures intensify.
Why now: Oil crossing $100 revives inflation and recession worries, prompting debate over whether Bitcoin really acts as an inflation hedge.
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