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The bond market is flashing signals that may complicate the case for a near-term Bitcoin rally.

A shift in fixed income pricing is sending more cautious cues to risk assets, with Bitcoin (BTC) recently trading around $62,556.

The spread between the U.S. 10-year and 2-year Treasury yields has narrowed to 28 basis points, its tightest level since April 2025, according to TradingView data. This flattening of the yield curve is widely seen as a sign of tighter monetary conditions ahead.

Skanda Amarnath of EmployAmerica described the move as one of the clearest indicators that the Federal Reserve is adopting a more hawkish stance.

A more hawkish policy outlook typically implies higher interest rates for longer, which tends to weigh on non-yielding assets like Bitcoin as investors favor fixed-income instruments that now offer more attractive returns.

The flattening trend is also visible further along the curve, with the 30-year to 5-year spread falling to its lowest level since April last year.

This represents a reversal from earlier in the year, when a steeper curve reflected expectations of rate cuts and supported risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. That supportive backdrop now appears to be fading.

Why the curve matters

The bond market plays a central role in transmitting monetary policy into financial conditions, making yield curve movements a closely watched indicator of shifting expectations.

The 2-year yield is closely tied to near-term Fed policy expectations, while the 10-year reflects longer-term growth and inflation outlooks.

Normally, the curve slopes upward as investors demand higher yields for longer maturities. When it flattens, it typically signals expectations of prolonged higher rates or weaker long-term growth prospects.

At present, the flattening appears driven mainly by expectations that rates will stay elevated following the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. While the Fed left rates unchanged, its messaging was widely viewed as hawkish.

The updated dot plot reinforced that view, with the median forecast rising to 3.8% for 2026 from 3.4% in March, alongside higher projections for 2027 and 2028.

Policy expectations remain split among officials, reflecting uncertainty over the future path of rates.

Overall, the signals suggest Bitcoin could remain under pressure in the near term, aligning with the widely discussed four-year halving cycle that some analysts say could point to a potential bottom around October.