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CBDCs for FXTraders :Your 2025 Guide to Digital Currency MarketsWhat if the U.S. dollar or Chinese yuan you’re trading today becomes digital tomorrow? As of 2025, 132 countries are piloting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) , with China’s digital yuan already in 260 million wallets. This isn’t sci-fi—it’s happening now, and it’s about to shake up forex markets. hey I’m Skeptic :) At Skeptic Lab , we don’t chase hype—we dissect it. CBDCs are the next frontier, and I’m here to show you how to trade this shift without getting burned. In this guide, you’ll learn what CBDCs are, how they’ll mess with pairs like CNY/USD , and a beginner-friendly strategy to profit from the chaos. Let’s get ahead of the curve. What Are CBDCs? A No-BS Breakdown Central Bank Digital Currencies are digital versions of fiat money, backed by central banks. Think digital yuan or digital USD—same value, but on a blockchain or centralized ledger. 132 countries , including China (260M digital yuan wallets), India (digital rupee pilots), and the EU (digital euro trials), are testing CBDCs in 2025. Why? Control, speed, and lower transaction costs. Unlike crypto, CBDCs are tied to fiat, so they’ll directly impact pairs like CNY/USD, INR/USD, or EUR/USD. Expect new volatility patterns and liquidity shifts. I’m not sold on CBDCs being a trader’s paradise yet—central banks love control, and that could mean less freedom ( I hate XRP too, but I trade it when it gives my fuking trigger... ). But the opportunity is real if you know how to play it. How CBDCs Will Shake Up Forex Markets CBDCs could make cross-border transactions faster, boosting liquidity for pairs like CNY/USD. China’s digital yuan is already used in global trade pilots. As countries roll out CBDCs, expect short-term price swings. For example, CNY/USD could spike if digital yuan adoption outpaces expectations. Central banks might tighten forex controls with CBDCs, impacting leverage or spreads. Stay sharp—regulations are coming. Focus on CNY/USD (China’s digital yuan is live), INR/USD (India’s pilot is scaling), and EUR/USD (digital euro trials are accelerating). The hype says CBDCs will streamline forex, but I’m skeptical—centralized digital money could mean more manipulation. Still, volatility is a trader’s friend if you’re prepared. Trading Strategy—Range Trading CNY/USD Why CNY/USD? “China’s digital yuan is the most advanced CBDC, with 260M wallets and growing global use. CNY/USD is volatile but often range-bound, perfect for beginners. Step-by-Step Strategy: Identify the Range: “On TradingView, use daily charts to spot CNY/USD’s Range boxes ( Consolidation phases ). Look for consolidation after CBDC news. ” Enter the Trade: “Buy after resistance breakout (breakout above consolidation box); sell after support breakout (breakout below our consolidation box). Set a stop-loss bellow the breakout candle or previous low in lower time frames(4h. ) or below previous support (4h) or above resistance and high (if you go for short).” Take Profits: “clone the consolidation box and put it above or below the previous box. take partial profit (35% at rrr of 2 then 40% at rrr of 5 then 20% at rrr of 10 and close the rest when we formed lower highs and lower lows (based on dav theory)” Risk Management: “ Risk only 1-2% of your account per trade. CBDC news can be fakout so have your other confirmations (such as RSI and PIVOT POINTS etc.) Range trading isn’t sexy, but it’s steady. CNY/USD’s CBDC-driven swings make it a solid pick for 2025—just don’t get greedy. Risks and What to Watch in 2025 CBDCs could tighten central bank control, reducing forex flexibility. Sudden policy shifts (e.g., China banning crypto trades again) could tank CNY/USD . Plus, tech glitches in CBDC rollouts might cause market freezes. Track CBDC adoption news on X—look for updates on China’s digital yuan, India’s rupee, or EU trials. Follow central bank announcements and IMF reports for clues. I’m all in on spotting trends early, but CBDCs aren’t a free lunch. Stay skeptical , trade small, and always have an exit plan. What’s your take on CBDCs in forex? Drop your thoughts bellow , and let’s debate! Boost for more Skeptic takes :) 📈 Disclaimer: This article was written for educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice.
Education
by SkepticLab
China's Economic Storm: A Global Wake-Up CallChina, the world’s second-largest economy, is facing a perfect storm of demographic collapse, a housing market crash, and a strategic sell-off of US treasuries. These interconnected crises threaten not only China’s stability but also global markets, impacting forex traders, investors, and businesses worldwide. This article unpacks the unfolding challenges and their far-reaching implications, as discussed in our latest Edge Forex podcast. A Demographic Time Bomb China’s population is aging faster than any major economy in history, driven by a fertility rate of just 1.1–1.2 children per woman—well below the 2.1 needed to sustain a population. The legacy of the one-child policy has left a shrinking workforce and a projected 400 million people over 65 by 2050, comprising one-third of the population. This demographic cliff strains pensions and healthcare systems while youth unemployment, reported at 20% in 2023, fuels social discontent. Government subsidies to boost birth rates have failed, as high living costs and a drying job market deter young couples from starting families. The result? A shrinking labor force, slowing GDP growth, and brewing social unrest. By 2080, China’s population could halve, leaving empty cities and businesses without workers. This isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a crisis that could derail China’s economic engine for decades. Housing Market Collapse: A Crumbling Pillar Once the backbone of China’s economic miracle, the housing sector is now a liability. New home prices have plummeted 23–25%, with monthly declines of 6–7%. Accounting for 25–30% of GDP, this sector’s collapse is catastrophic. The liquidation of Evergrande in 2024, with $310 billion in debt, exposed the over-leveraged nature of China’s property market. Goldman Sachs estimates $13 trillion (93 trillion RMB) in excess inventory—millions of empty condominiums in ghost towns, with malls and highways leading nowhere. Housing represents 60–70% of Chinese household wealth, so falling prices are crushing consumer confidence and spending. Local governments, reliant on land sales, face budget crises, and an 8 trillion RMB stimulus has fallen short. This slow-motion crash, reminiscent of Japan’s 1989 property bubble but worsened by demographic decline, threatens financial stability and global economic growth. US Treasury Sell-Off: A High-Stakes Gamble In 2024, China slashed its US mortgage-backed securities holdings by 20%, part of a broader sell-off of US treasuries. This isn’t a choice but a necessity, driven by declining export revenues and insufficient funds to meet domestic and international obligations. The sell-off, fueled by a trade war and a sharp drop in US exports post-tariffs, forces China to liquidate treasuries to access US dollars. However, this move risks raising US interest rates, disrupting global housing markets, and escalating geopolitical tensions. Charts show China’s treasury holdings peaking around 2005 before a sharp decline, while other economies like the Eurozone and UK increase their purchases. This shift could flood bond markets, pushing up yields and affecting forex pairs like USD/CNY. While short-term relief for China, this sell-off is a long-term gamble that could isolate it financially and signal deeper economic distress. Global Implications for Markets and Forex China’s export slump, treasury sell-offs, and housing crisis paint a picture of a nation losing its economic grip. For forex traders, the weakening Chinese Yuan against the US Dollar (USD/CNY) is a key focus, as economic stagnation and treasury sales pressure the currency. Higher US interest rates from these sell-offs could strengthen the USD, impacting global currency pairs and emerging markets. Investors in Chinese equities or real estate face risks from declining growth prospects, while businesses reliant on Chinese demand—think commodities or luxury goods—may see revenues shrink. At Edge Forex, we see this as a red flag for long-term investors. Diversifying into assets less tied to China, such as Eurozone or UK markets absorbing treasury sales, could mitigate risks. The global ripple effects are undeniable: China’s slowdown could depress demand, disrupt bond markets, and create volatility across forex and equity markets. What’s Next for Traders and Investors? Monitor USD/CNY: Expect volatility as China’s economic woes weaken the Yuan. Track Global Rates: Treasury sell-offs could push up US yields, impacting housing and forex markets. Diversify Portfolios: Reduce exposure to Chinese assets and explore26% of Chinese household wealth, so falling prices erode consumer confidence.
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by RoadToAMillionClub
CNY/USD Trend since 06 2007. Channel. Reversal zone.Logarithm. Time frame 1 week. At the moment, the currency is stronger than the dollar. The main trend is a descending channel. The price is in it now. Secondary trend — breakout of the descending trend line. Price growth to the median of the channel, and in case of its breakthrough, to the resistance. If not, then a pullback to the lower zone of the channel. Local trend — The nearest events and news background, which can affect (not necessarily) locally (movements to the median of the channel, i.e., the middle, if it is positive) on the yuan rate. This, in less than 1 month, namely from October 22 to 24, 2024 will be held 7.16 XVI BRICS summit (short for Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in Russia in Kazan. Line graph for visualization.
Long
by SpartaBTC
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USDCNY trump tariffs impactImpact of Trump's tariffs on CNY and Asia FX So far, since the beginning of recent Trump trade on mid-September, CNY and other Asian currencies only depreciated mildly, with CNY and the Asia Dollar index depreciating 1.88% and 1.3% respectively against the Dollar. We believe that such levels of depreciation against the Dollar reflect that market has not yet priced in a potential large size of US tariffs on China and else, especially considering that such depreciations happened amid a 4.1% strengthening of the US Dollar and the rising US bond yields. Impact on CNY: a 60% tariff would REQUIRE a 10%-12% depreciation of CNY against the Dollar to offset the negative impact of tariffs, keeping everything else unchanged. A potential less strong Dollar in medium term compared with 2018-2019 trade war time, makes the required 10%-12% CNY depreciation much more significant than it appears. During the US-China trade war period (March 2018-September 2019), CNY depreciated about 12% against the US Dollar, however that 12% CNY depreciation happened amid a 10% US Dollar’s appreciation, CNY’s depreciation wasn’t entirely driven by the tariffs. It may not be realistic for PBOC to let CNY to free fall, and they may intervene as well. Economic performance is never static. Potential tariff retaliation could worsen the situation and there is risk of other countries raising tariffs on China products too. China’s economy is at weak condition, with on-going property sector stress, weak domestic demand, local-government debts and etc. Abrupt large CNY depreciation could de-stabilize the financial system. Fiscal support can offset the negative impact brought by the high tariffs, which in turn reduces the need for much CNY depreciation. Some estimates that it takes a fiscal stimulus of RMB 2.5 to 3 trillion to offset the 60% US tariff’s drag on China GDP, everything else being equal. Should this happen, CNY may not depreciate much. If US uses the tariff as a negotiation tool, then CNY’s depreciation is more likely to happen during an extended period of time when negotiation is happening, like what we saw in Trump’s first trade war in 2018-2019. Near term, the anticipation for a potential tariff could pressure the CNY weaker, to 7.3 probably by the end of this year, before more material depreciation in 2025, if there lacks sufficient fiscal support to offset the tariff’s drag on overall economy.
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by Pipstarr
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USDCNY Bearish Leg confirmed after this 1D MA50 failure.The USDCNY pair has technically topped as it broke below its 1D MA50 (blue trend-line) and upon a re-test, it got rejected. This test-and-fail pattern is seen during both previous Bearish Legs in the past 15 months. Even the 1D RSI is identical among all three fractals and they both ended up declining by roughly -3.60%. As a result, we turn bearish here on a confirmed break-out signal, targeting 7.0800. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Please LIKE 👍, FOLLOW ✅, SHARE 🙌 and COMMENT ✍ if you enjoy this idea! Also share your ideas and charts in the comments section below! This is best way to keep it relevant, support us, keep the content here free and allow the idea to reach as many people as possible. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💸💸💸💸💸💸 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
Short
by TradingShot
Can the Yuan Dance to a New Tune?In the intricate ballet of global finance, the Chinese yuan performs a delicate maneuver. As Donald Trump's presidency introduces new variables with potential tariff hikes, the yuan faces depreciation pressures against a strengthening U.S. dollar. This dynamic challenges Beijing's economic strategists, who must balance the benefits of a weaker currency for exports against the risks of domestic economic instability and inflation. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is navigating this complex scenario with a focus on maintaining currency stability rather than aggressively stimulating growth through monetary policy easing. This cautious approach reflects a broader strategy to manage expectations and market reactions in an era where geopolitical shifts could dictate economic outcomes. The PBOC's recent moves, like suspending bond purchases and issuing warnings against speculative trades, illustrate a proactive stance in controlling the yuan's descent, aiming for an orderly adjustment rather than a chaotic fall. This situation provokes thought on the resilience and adaptability of China's economic framework. How will Beijing reconcile its growth ambitions with the currency's stability, especially under the looming shadow of U.S. trade policies? The interplay between these two economic giants will shape their bilateral relations and influence global trade patterns, investment flows, and perhaps even the future of monetary policy worldwide. As we watch this economic dance unfold, one must ponder the implications for international markets and the strategic responses from other global players.
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by UDIS_View
USDCNY, DailyBeyond recent changes in monetary policy, the yuan has received some support from news that major Chinese banks have been actively selling dollars to try to support the currency. The market is waiting for further details on the fiscal stimulus announced last month. The 38.2% weekly Fibonacci retracement around ¥7.11 seems likely to hold as a short-term support in the next few days unless significant news reaches markets or there’s further clear strengthening by yields from American bonds. The bounce from below ¥7 at the end of last month was quite vigorous and supported by volume; this would usually suggest the possibility of an ongoing uptrend. The golden cross of the 20 SMA above the 50 from Bands came with a fairly high angle. Now that there’s some evidence of buying saturation, though, further immediate gains seem less clear. It’s still a fair way to go to reach the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement and the 100 and 200 SMAs are likely to be dynamic resistances to some extent before that. Consolidation seems to be possible ahead of American GDP on 30 October, but beyond that ongoing gains seem possible if the data support them.
by Exness_Official
USDCNY Brace for a cyclical 1-year sell-off.The USDCNY pair is almost on a 3-month decline after a Lower Highs rejection early in July. Having broken below its 1W MA50 (blue trend-line) the same month, which was the long-term Support, this Lower Highs is a standard cyclical top formation that has shown up both on the May 2020 and 2017 tops. The similarities are more obvious on the 1W RSI, where the pair makes its cyclical bottom after a Higher Lows trend-line is formed on oversold territory and tops on the Lower Highs trend-line shown. Right now it appears that we are just before it breaks downwards aggressively and attack the 1W MA200 (orange trend-line). The Sine Waves also give a great perspective of the frequency of those Cycle Bottoms. As a result, we expect the pair to have reached by the end of 2025 the 10-year Higher Lows Zone. Our long-term Target is 6.500. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Please LIKE 👍, FOLLOW ✅, SHARE 🙌 and COMMENT ✍ if you enjoy this idea! Also share your ideas and charts in the comments section below! This is best way to keep it relevant, support us, keep the content here free and allow the idea to reach as many people as possible. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💸💸💸💸💸💸 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
Short
by TradingShot
Goldman Sachs Predicts China's Central Bank to Cut Reserve RequiGoldman Sachs analyst Hui Shan expects China's central bank to reduce the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) in the third and fourth quarters, aiming to manage the decline in long-term yields. This move comes in response to rising bond prices and weak aggregate demand. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is also focused on reducing financing costs for companies and households. Meanwhile, the yuan carry trade is under scrutiny as the Chinese currency strengthens against the dollar. Analysts are monitoring the potential risks and the impact on global markets.
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by MorMedia
USDCNY hit the 1DMA200 and rebounded. Clear bullish confirmationThe USDCNY pair has been trading within a Channel Up pattern since the December 15 2023 market bottom. Yesterday is completed a violent 2-day collapse and hit the 1D MA200 (orange trend-line) right at the bottom of the Channel Up. The price almost immediately rebounded, so that gives the most clear buy confirmation on the short-term. We turn bullish again, targeting a Higher High at 7.3100 (+1.39% rise). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Please LIKE 👍, FOLLOW ✅, SHARE 🙌 and COMMENT ✍ if you enjoy this idea! Also share your ideas and charts in the comments section below! This is best way to keep it relevant, support us, keep the content here free and allow the idea to reach as many people as possible. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💸💸💸💸💸💸 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
Long
by TradingShot
running double three (next target 7.54)A running double three (W-X-Y) was noticed on the USDCNY chart. A minimum of 2.618 times of wave 1 from the end of wave 2, (end of Y) will be the next target price for USDCNY at 7.54. The target price can be higher, it all depends on how the impulsive wave 3 unfolds. wave c of the running flat (abc) of wave Y, may stretch further but it has sufficed a 0.618 times of wave a. A breakout over 7.28 will signal the impulsive wave 3 has begun.
Long
by brown_maverick
China's Yuan Depreciation: PBOC Guidance Signals Potential ShiftChina's Yuan Weakens on Strategic Policy Shift by PBOC The Chinese Yuan (CNY) has depreciated to a seven-month low against the US Dollar (USD) in a move attributed to a recent shift in guidance by the People's Bank of China (PBOC). This development suggests a potential change in strategy by the central bank, indicating a greater tolerance for a weaker yuan. Weaker Guidance Fuels Depreciation The PBOC's revised daily guidance for the yuan's exchange rate has emerged as a key driver of the currency's depreciation. This guidance, set weaker than market expectations, has signaled to investors a potential shift in the PBOC's stance on currency management. Domestic Pressures and Capital Outflows The yuan's weakness is further amplified by ongoing economic challenges within China. A sluggish domestic economy, coupled with weak consumer spending and declining yields, is prompting capital outflows. This trend is putting downward pressure on the yuan's value. PBOC Takes Action to Stabilize Bond Yields In a separate development, the PBOC is taking steps to address concerns surrounding falling bond yields. The central bank has announced plans to borrow treasury bonds through open market operations. This move aims to stabilize yields and prevent a rapid decline that could trigger financial instability. Navigating Complex Dynamics These recent developments underscore the intricate dynamics currently at play within China's financial markets. The PBOC's actions suggest a strategic response to a confluence of domestic and international economic pressures. The depreciation of the yuan and efforts to stabilize bond yields highlight the ongoing efforts by the central bank to navigate a complex economic landscape.
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by MorMedia