JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said in a new shareholder letter on Monday that interest rates in the United States could rise to 8% or higher due to persistent inflationary pressures caused by fiscal deficits and military conflict, among other factors.

Bitcoin remains a viable option as an inflation hedge, but crypto traders see interest rate cuts as a key factor in further Bitcoin price gains.

Jamie Dimon Analyzes Economic Risks and Predicts Persistent High-Interest Rates

In his 61-page letter, Jamie Dimon discussed banking and AI in relation to global economic risks and geopolitical concerns, as well as ways to make the US economy more resilient and strong.

According to JPMorgan's CEO, up to 8% interest rates remain on the table despite rising inflation, as evidenced by recent CPI, PPI, and PCE reports. Fed Chair Jerome Powell anticipates three rate cuts this year, but other Fed officials warn that rate cuts may not occur this year. The current interest rates range from 5.25 to 5.50 percent.

"Huge fiscal spending, the trillions needed each year for the green economy, the remilitarization of the world and the restructuring of global trade—all are inflationary," Dimon wrote in his book.

The risk of "stagflation," a recession characterized by persistently high inflation, remains high. However, the US labor market remains strong. He added that the federal deficit is a real issue affecting business confidence and that government spending could keep interest rates high. He is also skeptical of a soft landing, which the market expects to happen 70-80% of the time.

Bitcoin Defies Inflation and JPMorgan's Caution, Eyes $100K Milestone

JPMorgan warned about rising digital trades but not Bitcoin or other digital assets. The decision may also be related to his recent statement, "He's done talking about Bitcoin."

Crypto experts believe the Bitcoin price will rise despite inflationary pressure. Bitcoin has performed better as an inflation hedge, and price movements have improved during the bull market.

Some Bitcoin products, such as the spot Bitcoin ETF, may see an impact as institutions prioritize macroeconomic factors when investing in the top cryptocurrency. However, recent price gains after spot Bitcoin ETFs revealed high demand may push BTC prices above $100K.

BTC is trading at $71,653, up more than 3% in the last 24 hours. The trading volume has also increased by over 80%, indicating strong demand ahead of Bitcoin's halving.

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