Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout

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Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout

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The Dollar Index is poised to break above its 200-day moving average, potentially signaling a shift in market dynamics. Currently trading at 104.50, the index has been steadily climbing since May, fueled by hawkish Fed rhetoric and rising US Treasury yields. A breakout above 105.50 could have significant implications for global markets, particularly for Bitcoin and other risk assets.

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