Ahead of the curve - December 13

Busy macro week

A lower-than-expected CPI release on Tuesday sent BTC higher towards $18,000 after seven days of contracting volatility. New macro catalysts await later this week, with Wednesday's FOMC being the most potent catalyst ahead.

Apart from the CPI, markets have been rather quiet. Institutional activity has dwindled down after a brief spike, and structurally, …