Inflation cooled, but policy did not CPI came in softer than expected, yet markets still price almost zero probability of near-term rate cuts Reason sits beneath the headline: energy-driven inflation and geopolitical pressure keep the Fed cautious $BTC reacted as expected, pushing toward the mid-70K range, but the move feels more liquidity-driven than structurally confirmed Rates staying higher for longer caps upside speed, not necessarily direction So, the setup becomes asymmetric: easing inflation supports risk assets, but delayed cuts limit expansion Can BTC can keep grinding higher without actual monetary easing behind it??