Peter Brandt Sees 30-Year Yield at 7%. Would Bitcoin and Stocks Survive?

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has flagged the potential for the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield to climb to 7%, a level that would mark a sharp tightening of global financial conditions. The call matters because the long-end yield anchors mortgage rates and discount rates across risk assets, including U.S. equities and Bitcoin. Brandt's warning lands as markets weigh persistent fiscal deficits and sticky inflation against the Federal Reserve's rate path. Traders will watch upcoming Treasury auctions and inflation prints for confirmation, with a sustained move toward 7% likely to pressure high-multiple stocks and crypto valuations.