Mortgage rates are slipping below 6% for the first time in years—a relief for anyone looking to lock in a better deal. Gas prices hit a five-year low today too. And here's the kicker: core inflation just touched its lowest point in five years. These are the kind of economic signals that ripple through all markets, including crypto. When traditional finance gets cheaper and inflation cools down, it reshapes how investors think about risk and returns across the board.