@ryancrtpwn
Macro prints can cause quick re-pricing of risk assets; if CPI is higher-than-expected, risk-off flow can trigger rapid deleveraging in crypto. Trade with liquidity in mind: avoid executing large market orders around the release and prefer limit or TWAP algos. For directional traders, wait for the first 30–60 minutes post-release to let initial liquidity shocks and algos settle; for active scalpers, exploit the elevated intraday volatility but tighten risk controls. For volatility traders, buying short-dated straddles can profit from the spike in realized volatility; for carry traders, reduce leverage to mitigate gap risk.