The Chinese stock market has been struggling recently, leading to concerns about its impact on global economic growth. Industrial output and the flow of credit in the region are weakening, and the Chinese government’s interventions may not be enough to fix the underlying structural problems.The Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index initially surged by 5.5% on Aug. 28, but ultimately closed the day with a 1.2% gain. This has caused unease among investors, as the turmoil in China’s real estate market could trigger a ripple effect on the U.S. dollar and commodities, creating an unfavorable scenario for Bitcoin.The recent surge in the stock market appears to be primarily driven by the Chinese government’s measures announced on Aug. 72. These measures included special refinancing terms to the real estate sector, reduced fees that encourage companies to buy back shares, and limits on selling below the IPO offer price. However, it quickly became evident that the measures lacked the intended effect.Global funds have sold around $1.1 billion worth of Chinese shares on Aug. 28 alone, contributing to August’s outflows exceeding $11 billion. This has caused the Yuan’s value against the US dollar to drop, leading to decreased purchasing power and slower economic growth.The primary beneficiary of the outflow from the Chinese stock market seems to be the U.S. stock market, ultimately strengthening the US dollar. This could present a challenge for Bitcoin, as it’s priced in dollars and competes as an alternative store of value. Market dynamics could swiftly transform once investors recognize the potential overvaluation of the U.S. stock market, or when indications of a looming moderate recession in the U.S. emerge. Despite this, the value of Bitcoin as an independent and alternative hedge remains valid.
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