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<h2>The Sahm Rule and Its Implications for the US Economy</h2>
<p>The Sahm Rule, an essential indicator of economic recessions, indicates a rising risk of a downturn in the United States. This development coincides with prevailing bearish sentiments in the cryptocurrency markets, which are already facing adverse on-chain trends.</p>
<h3>Understanding the Sahm Rule</h3>
<p>Devised by former Federal Reserve economist Claudia <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/what-is-sahm-rule-a-recession-indicator-that-has-been-triggered-in-the-u-s-how-does-it-affect-you/articleshow/112259682.cms">Sahm</a>, the Sahm Rule signals the onset of a recession when the three-month moving average of the unemployment rate increases by 0.50 percentage points or more in relation to its lowest point over the previous year.</p>
<h3>Current Trends in the Sahm Indicator</h3>
<p>Recent data shows that the <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1329904/sahm-recession-indicator-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sahm recession indicator</a> reached 0.53 in July 2024, marking a slight increase from the prior month. This continuous level above the critical threshold suggests that recessionary pressures remain, regardless of some perceived resilience observed in the US economy.</p>
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<h3>The Crypto Market's Reaction</h3>
<p>The looming risk of a recession is compounded by ongoing challenges within the cryptocurrency markets. According to ETC Group, significant Bitcoin metrics have entered a negative trend. Key statistics include:</p>
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<li>Net selling volumes on Bitcoin spot exchanges totaled approximately -$606 million over the past week.</li>
<li>However, the rate of selling has shown signs of gradual decline as September unfolds.</li>
<li>Bitcoin whales transferred a net total of 9,477 BTC to exchanges last week, intensifying the selling pressure.</li>
<li>This activity resulted in a recent increase in Bitcoin exchange balances.</li>
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<h3>Market Sentiment Analysis</h3>
<p>The bearish data on-chain aligns with pervasive negative sentiment across the crypto markets. ETC Group's internal “Cryptoasset Sentiment Index” indicates a prevailing bearish outlook, with only 4 out of 15 indicators positioned above their short-term trends.</p>
<h3>Possibility of Market Reversal</h3>
<p>Despite these trends, some analysts assert that a change in market dynamics might be on the horizon. ETC Group posits that the macro and crypto sentiment capitulation observed in early August may represent a critical tactical bottom for Bitcoin, suggesting that a renewed bullish phase may be imminent. This optimism is partly based on anticipated shifts toward looser monetary policy from the Federal Reserve, which could create favorable conditions for cryptocurrency markets in the upcoming months.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>As the market grapples with mixed signals, the risks of recession and bearish on-chain trends continue to loom large. Nevertheless, expectations of changes in monetary policy and conditions in the cryptocurrency markets could potentially pave the way for a market reversal.</p>
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