According to Stock Talk (@stocktalkweekly), the latest University of Michigan 1-year inflation expectations highlight significant political divides, with Democrats projecting 9.6%, Independents 7.3%, and Republicans just 1.2% (source: Stock Talk, May 16, 2025). These figures, reflecting sentiment rather than economic fundamentals, suggest that inflation outlooks may be unreliable for trading strategy. For crypto traders, the lack of consensus on inflation could drive continued volatility in Bitcoin and altcoins as investors seek inflation hedges, but also underscores the need to prioritize on-chain and macroeconomic indicators over sentiment surveys when making trading decisions.