According to The Kobeissi Letter, the average US new car sales price reached $48,700 in April 2025, only $1,200 below the all-time high of $49,900 set in November 2022 (source: @KobeissiLetter, June 16, 2025). This sustained increase in consumer prices reflects persistent inflationary pressures, which often lead investors to seek alternative hedges like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The rising cost of big-ticket items such as cars may increase demand for decentralized assets, influencing short-term crypto market sentiment as traders monitor macroeconomic signals for potential volatility.