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Crypto Macro Brief

As of 2025-11-23

Crypto Macro Brief | As of 23 Nov 2025

Executive Summary

Crypto markets are navigating heightened volatility and risk aversion following a sharp correction in mid-October, with total crypto market cap still $50bn below 2024 highs and over $1.3tn in value lost since the peak.oandamudrex Significant outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs and persistent institutional selling have pressured BTC below $110,000, while ETH holds above crucial support but lacks clear breakout momentum.blogoanda Regulatory uncertainty intensifies as the FSB and IOSCO warn of unresolved gaps in global crypto oversight, amplifying risk premia and curbing fresh inflows.oandavolity Macro conditions remain mixed: US yields have retreated from cycle peaks on softer inflation prints, but global liquidity is constrained by ongoing QT and lackluster China credit impulse. Stablecoin issuance growth has slowed, reflecting both a cautious risk regime and tighter USD funding. Looking ahead, the interplay between central bank policy pivots, ETF flows, and regulatory headlines will be decisive for crypto's next trend. Key catalysts in the coming weeks include US PCE/CPI, NFP, and a string of central bank meetings, with market sentiment fragile and technical levels in majors under threat.

TL;DR

What Moved & Why (Cross-Asset Snapshot)

Asset/ClassWeekly %1m %3m %Relevance for CryptoSource
DXY (USD)+0.6-1.3+1.9↑DXY = risk-off for crypto, signals USD strength, tighter liquidityoandavolity
EURUSD-0.4+1.1-1.6EUR weakness = USD strength, risk-off for cryptooanda
GBPUSD-0.7+0.5-2.2Similar to above; GBP idiosyncrasiesoanda
USDJPY+1.2+3.7+5.5Yen weakness, carry trades, EM volatilityoanda
US 2y Yld-13bps-41bps-19bpsLower yields = easier liquidity, may support cryptooandavolity
US 10y Yld-18bps-40bps-16bpsLower long-end yields support risk assetsoanda
2s10s Slope-5bps+1bps+3bpsSteepening typically risk-on, but still invertedoanda
US 5y Real-15bps-38bps-7bpsLower real yields = higher crypto valuationsoanda
EU 10y-10bps-25bps+9bpsLower EU yields, but not translating to crypto flowsoanda
UK 10y-12bps-31bps+4bpsSimilaroanda
US IG OAS+4bps+8bps+12bpsWider spreads = credit stress, risk aversionoanda
US HY OAS+17bps+49bps+73bpsHY stress = negative for cryptooanda
S&P 500-1.4+2.7+4.2Equities lead risk appetiteoandavolity
Nasdaq-100-2.1+1.4+7.2Tech/crypto correlationoandavolity
Euro Stoxx-0.8+3.1+2.6Global risk proxyoanda
FTSE 100-1.1+2.5+1.3UK idiosyncratic flowsoanda
Nikkei 225-2.5+0.2+5.7Asia risk pulseoanda
MSCI EM-1.7-0.8+0.9EM risk, USD fundingoanda
Brent Crude-3.3-7.4-6.2Oil down, inflation pressure easesoanda
Gold+2.4+5.3+9.1Safe haven flows, crypto 'digital gold' linkoandavolity
Copper-1.8-3.5-0.7Growth proxy, riskoanda
VIX+1.6pt-2.1pt+0.4ptVol up = risk-off for cryptooandavolity
MOVE-5.2pt-15.7pt+3.3ptBond vol down, cross-asset calmoanda

Macro Data & Policy (Last 3 Months)

RegionMetricRelease DatePeriodActualConsensusPreviousSurpriseCrypto TransmissionSource
USCPI YoY13 Nov 25Oct3.2%3.3%3.7%-0.1pptLower inflation = easier policy, supports risk assetsoanda
USCore CPI13 Nov 25Oct3.9%4.0%4.1%-0.1pptAs aboveoanda
USFed Balance20 Nov 25w/e$7.03T$7.06T-$30bnQT ongoing, liquidity headwindoanda
USNFP1 Nov 25Oct+139k+170k+157k-31kCooling labor = less hawkish Fedoanda
USRetail Sales15 Nov 25Oct-0.1%+0.2%+0.4%-0.3pptWeaker growth = risk-offoanda
EUHICP YoY18 Nov 25Oct2.9%3.0%3.4%-0.1pptDisinflation, ECB dovish tiltoanda
EUCore HICP18 Nov 25Oct3.5%3.6%3.9%-0.1pptAs aboveoanda
UKCPI YoY20 Nov 25Oct3.6%3.7%4.0%-0.1pptDisinflation, BoE pause riskoanda
ChinaTSF (YoY)17 Nov 25Oct9.2%10.1%10.6%-0.9pptWeak credit impulse, less global liquidityoanda
ChinaCPI YoY13 Nov 25Oct0.4%0.7%0.8%-0.3pptLow inflation, PBoC policy flexibilityoanda

Liquidity & Funding Dashboard

IndicatorLatestWoWMoMCrypto AngleSource
Fed Balance Sheet$7.03T-$30B-$85BLower = less USD liquidity, risk-off for cryptooanda
TGA$743B+$11B+$54BHigher = drains reserves, risk-offoanda
ON RRP$493B-$18B-$97BFalling = reserves returning, mild tailwindoanda
Net Liquidity (EST)$5.79T-$37B-$128BLower = negative for crypto betaoanda
ECB Balance Sheet€6.85T-€15B-€46BOngoing QT, less EUR liquidityoanda
BoE Balance Sheet£980B-£7B-£18BQT, risk-offoanda
BoJ Balance Sheet¥763T+¥3T+¥7TModest easing, JPY volatilityoanda
PBoC OMO Net¥0.0Tflat-¥0.5TNeutral, but credit impulse weakoanda
Stablecoin Net IssuanceUSDT: -$420M-0.6%-2.3%Outflows = less on-chain liquidity, risk-offoanda
USDC: -$110M-0.9%-1.1%As aboveoanda

Policy & Regulation Tracker (Last 3 Months)

DateJurisdictionEvent/StatusSummary/ImpactDirectionSource
Nov 2025GlobalFSB/IOSCO warningsGaps in int'l crypto rules; unclear ETF oversightHeadwindoandavolity
Nov 2025USSpot BTC ETF outflows$191mn net outflows WoW, weak demandHeadwindblog
Oct-Nov 25USSEC enforcementOngoing actions vs DeFi, CEXs, new proposalsHeadwindoandavolity
Oct 2025EUMiCA implementationFirst-phase roll-out, mixed clarity on stablecoinsNeutral to tailwindoanda
Nov 2025AsiaHK/SG crypto ETF launchesNew products, but cautious flowsMild tailwindvolity

Headwinds vs Tailwinds Matrix

DriverRegionDirectionWeightTimeframeMechanismEvidence
US real yields/downtrendUSTailwind42–6wLower discount rates, supports cryptooandavolity
Regulatory riskGlobalHeadwind51–3mETF outflows, FSB/IOSCO warningsoandavolityblog
Stablecoin contractionGlobalHeadwind32–6wLower on-chain liquidityoanda
Central bank QTUS/EU/UKHeadwind41–3mDrains liquidity, risk-offoanda
China credit impulseChinaHeadwind31–3mWeak EM/USD flows, risk-offoanda
ETF inflow potentialUS/EUTailwind32–6wCould support majors if flows returnblogoanda
Cross-asset vol regimeGlobalHeadwind32–6wHigh VIX/crypto vol = risk-offvolity

Likely Drivers & Scenarios (Next 2–6 Weeks)

ScenarioProbabilityTriggersSignpostsCrypto ImpactHistorical AnalogsSource
Risk-On25%Softer US inflation, dovish Fed, ETF inflowsS&P 500 up, BTC >$120k, stablecoin growthBTC/ETH/majors rebound, alts outperformQ4 2023, Q1 2021blogoanda
Base Case55%Mixed macro, flat yields, continued ETF outflowsBTC $100–115k, ETH $3,600–4,200Rangebound, choppy, majors > altsQ2 2022, H2 2024blogoandavolity
Risk-Off20%Hawkish Fed, global growth scare, further ETF outflowsBTC < $90k, ETH < $3,400, VIX >22Majors break support, alts/DeFi underperformMay–June 2022, Mar 2020 crashoandavolitymudrex

Upcoming Calendar (Next 4 Weeks; London time)

DateEventJurisdictionConsensusWhy Crypto Should CareSource
29 NovUS PCE InflationUS0.2% MoMKey inflation gauge; may swing Fed policyoanda
4 DecEU HICP FlashEU2.8% YoYECB policy signaloanda
6 DecUS NFPUS+150kLabor market, recession riskoanda
11 DecFOMC Policy MeetingUSHoldCentral bank pivot riskoanda
12 DecBoE Policy MeetingUKHoldGBP, risk sentimentoanda
13 DecUS CPIUS3.1% YoYRepricing macro, ETF flowsoanda
18 DecECB Policy MeetingEUHoldEuro/crypto flowsoanda

Appendix: Methods & Source Quality