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The Baltic Dry Index: Why This Shipping Metric Matters for Bitcoin and Inflation

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The Baltic Dry Index: Why This Shipping Metric Matters for Bitcoin and Inflation
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Most people in crypto don’t pay attention to the Baltic Dry Index (BDI)—and that’s a mistake. This global shipping indicator doesn’t just track how much it costs to move raw materials across the world; it’s a real-time gauge of economic activity and liquidity conditions. And if you’re serious about understanding Bitcoin’s macro cycles, you need to know how BDI trends feed into inflation, market liquidity, and investor risk appetite.

Here’s the full breakdown of what the Baltic Dry Index is, how it reflects the global economy, and why it matters for Bitcoin traders looking at macro trends.


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