Standard Chartered Flags Downside Risk for Bitcoin Amid Liquidity Tightening

Standard Chartered cautioned that Bitcoin may retreat toward $50,000 as global liquidity tightens and macroeconomic pressures intensify. Analysts cited reduced risk appetite, persistent inflation concerns, and elevated bond yields as key headwinds for digital assets. The bank also trimmed price forecasts for Ether and several altcoins, signaling broader vulnerability across crypto markets as volatility remains elevated and investor positioning turns defensive.