{"id":62919,"date":"2026-02-03T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=62919"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T06:27:56","slug":"bitcoin-struggles-to-recover-as-dollar-index-strengthens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-struggles-to-recover-as-dollar-index-strengthens\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Struggles to Recover as Dollar Index Strengthens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"433\"><strong>Bitcoin<\/strong> is trying to stabilize between $75,000 and $80,000 after weekend sell-offs. However, the rebound potential is limited as the U.S. dollar index (DXY) posts its strongest two-day gain in nine months.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-struggles-to-recover-as-dollar-index-strengthens\/#Dollar_Index_Hits_Nine-Month_High_in_Two_Days\" title=\"Dollar Index Hits Nine-Month High in Two Days\">Dollar Index Hits Nine-Month High in Two Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-struggles-to-recover-as-dollar-index-strengthens\/#Bitcoin_Stabilizes_but_Faces_Headwinds\" title=\"Bitcoin Stabilizes but Faces Headwinds\">Bitcoin Stabilizes but Faces Headwinds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-struggles-to-recover-as-dollar-index-strengthens\/#Kevin_Warsh_and_US_Data_Create_Uncertainty\" title=\"Kevin Warsh and U.S. Data Create Uncertainty\">Kevin Warsh and U.S. Data Create Uncertainty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"483\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dollar_Index_Hits_Nine-Month_High_in_Two_Days\"><\/span>Dollar Index Hits Nine-Month High in Two Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"759\">According to TradingView, the <strong>DXY<\/strong> rose 1.5% in two days to 97.60, marking its strongest two-day gain in nine months. Analysts attribute the surge to expectations that Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will take a cautious approach to rate cuts and upcoming macroeconomic data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"895\">ING analysts noted, \u201cThe dollar looks healthier. Last week\u2019s sharp decline has been resolved since Warsh\u2019s nomination as Fed Chair.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"938\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_Stabilizes_but_Faces_Headwinds\"><\/span>Bitcoin Stabilizes but Faces Headwinds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1144\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-bitcoin-falling-the-3-main-reasons-behind-the-decline\/\">BTC<\/a> stabilized between $75,000\u2013$80,000 after falling below $75,000 from $85,000 over the weekend. Futures market dynamics could trigger a rebound above $80,000, but the rising DXY limits this potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1460\">A stronger dollar increases the opportunity cost of holding dollar-denominated assets like Bitcoin and gold. Rising DXY typically signals downward pressure on BTC. Additionally, a strong dollar can tighten financial conditions, making money and credit more expensive and reducing risk appetite in global markets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1509\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kevin_Warsh_and_US_Data_Create_Uncertainty\"><\/span>Kevin Warsh and U.S. Data Create Uncertainty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1703\">Markets closely watch Warsh\u2019s policy approach. Previously seen as hawkish during his 2006\u20132011 Fed tenure, he is expected to be cautious on aggressive rate cuts compared to other candidates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1994\">Upcoming U.S. employment data, particularly the nonfarm payroll report, will be key. Initially scheduled for February 6, the report was delayed due to the partial federal shutdown. Analysts expect 80,000 new jobs and a 4.4% unemployment rate, potentially supporting dollar stabilization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2224\">FX and macro strategists note that the DXY\u2019s upward trend may continue. Matthew Ryan commented, \u201cWarsh\u2019s past hawkish image suggests he may act cautiously on rate cuts. The dollar is likely to remain strong in the short term.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2224\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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However, the rebound potential is limited as the U.S. dollar index (DXY) posts its strongest two-day gain in nine months. Dollar Index Hits Nine-Month High in Two Days According to TradingView, the DXY rose 1.5% in two days to 97.60, marking its strongest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,2],"tags":[11064,60,840,1949,1948,7665,17989],"class_list":["post-62919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-crypto-news","category-news","tag-bitcoin-recovery","tag-btc","tag-crypto-market","tag-dollar-index","tag-dxy","tag-fed-policy","tag-kevin-warsh"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bitcoin Struggles to Recover as Dollar Index Strengthens - Coin Engineer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bitcoin stabilizes at $75\u201380K. 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