October 11, 2024
By Our Correspondent
In light of the recent economic stimulus introduced by the Chinese government to rejuvenate its faltering economy, China’s stock markets have experienced notable increases. This development contrasts with our earlier discussions regarding Bitcoin’s rise to $65,000, which was influenced by monetary stimulus measures from both the United States and China. As reported by CNF, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates, coupled with potential stimulus initiatives from China, has fostered a sense of optimism among investors.
Currently, both the Shanghai Composite Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index have risen significantly, indicating a renewed positive sentiment regarding the nation’s economic prospects. The stimulus was announced by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, on September 24, following reports that underscored the severe challenges facing the economy. This intervention has instilled fresh hope for China to meet its growth target of 5% by the end of the year.
Since the announcement, the Shanghai Composite Index has increased from 2,770.43 to 3,336.49, representing a rise of 20.43%. Similarly, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index has experienced a 23.9% increase, reaching 8,330.85. Investors have shown a keen interest in capitalizing on this rally, reallocating funds from stablecoins such as USDT into Chinese equities, which has led to substantial buying activity across both indices.
Bitcoin Experiences Decline as Investments Shift to Equities
While the stimulus measures in China have propelled stock markets upward, they seem to have diverted investments away from the cryptocurrency sector, particularly Bitcoin. On September 24, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $64,253 and briefly reached $65,903 on September 28, only to decline sharply to $60,658 by October 2. Currently, Bitcoin is valued at $63,432.63, remaining below its levels prior to the stimulus announcement.
As of today, CoinMarketCap reports that Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $62,622, reflecting a decrease of 1.48% over the past day and 2.09% over the past week.
Some analysts express skepticism regarding the long-term sustainability of China’s stock market rally, raising questions about the timeline for Bitcoin’s potential recovery. Nevertheless, despite the recent decline, a significant number of investors maintain a positive outlook, believing that the bullish momentum for Bitcoin will resume as market conditions stabilize.