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Federal Reserve announcements and interest rate changes
Economic indicators such as CPI (inflation) and unemployment rates
2. Bearish Crypto-Specific Catalysts (Cryptocatalysts)
These are factors unique to the crypto ecosystem that can trigger short- or long-term declines. They are categorized into temporary and permanent catalysts.
- Temporary Catalysts: Short-lived developments, such as a Bitcoin futures listing or a regulatory warning, which influence prices temporarily but do not alter the fundamental value of the project. For instance, Bitcoin’s listing on CME futures caused a cyclical peak in 2017 but didn't fundamentally change Bitcoin.