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Unanimous Fed Decision: Quarter-Point Cut Signals Major Shift
7.11.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve gathered on Thu. for its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, where officials opted to trim the federal funds rate by a quarter-point. This announcement comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States. “The...
Election Looms, But the Fed’s Rate Decision Could Steal the Spotlight
30.10.2024
As America’s 2024 election approaches, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee will make a pivotal decision on the benchmark interest rate just two days later. A Quarter-Point Rate Cut? Fedwatch and Bettors Reveal the Odds Aside from the suspense of who will claim victory as...
Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble
17.9.2024
Bitcoin saw its value leap to $61,331 on Tuesday, just a day before members of the U.S. Federal Reserve convene to discuss a potential rate cut for federal funds. While BTC posted a 5% gain, stock markets exhibited mixed signals, hovering near previous highs, and gold dipped more than half...
Bitcoin dominance falls after FED interest rate decision: Time to stock up altcoins like MVP now?
2.5.2024
With Bitcoin’s influence waning in the crypto world, now might be a good time to think about branching out into alternative coins this altseason. While Bitcoin remains the player, altcoins come with their own perks, such as quicker transaction speeds, cutting-edge technologies, and...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sinks Below $58K in Run-Up to Fed Decision
1.5.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Sinks Below $57K, Crypto Market Drops 9% in Run-Up to Fed Decision
1.5.2024
BTC is down nearly 9% in the last 24 hours having dropped below the $60,000 support level late on Tuesday
Bitcoin Rebounds to $65K as Investors Weigh Looming Fed Decision Risk
19.3.2024
Disappointing flows into bitcoin ETFs over the past days partly resulted from investors trimming risks ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting, one market observer said
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision
20.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Closes in on $30,000 as Markets React to Latest Fed Decision
27.7.2023
Bitcoin edged closer to the $30,000 level on Thursday, as markets reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates. The Fed increased rates by 25 basis points, and have hinted that they could make an additional move in September. Ethereum neared the $1,900 level today....
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Traders Await Fed Decision
14.6.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision
23.3.2023
ALSO: The SIM card offers the security of a hardware crypto wallet but with more convenience, says Conflux’s chief technology officer in a Q&A with CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls From 5-Week High as Traders Continue to Digest Fed Decision
15.12.2022
Bitcoin fell from a five-week high on Thursday, as markets continued to react to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The U.S. Fed moved to increase interest rates by 50 basis points as expected, whilst also laying the ground for a slower pace of hikes in coming months. Ethereum also...
Bitcoin and Ether Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
2.11.2022
The bitcoin price was trading around $20,400, little changed from the past 24 hours as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates as Markets Prepare for 0.75% Rate Hike
1.11.2022
Bitcoin was consolidating below a key resistance level on Tuesday, as market volatility rose ahead of the upcoming U.S. Fed decision. Tomorrow’s Federal Reserve meeting will likely see interest rates increased, as the bank battles inflation. Ethereum moved below $1,600 in today’s...
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Struggle After Fed Decision, XRP Consolidates
22.9.2022
Bitcoin price struggled to clear the $19,500 resistance. BTC is currently (03:10 UTC) trading below $19,000. The fed rate hike to 3.25% increased selling pressure and now there is a risk of a move below the $18,000 level.
Similarly, most major altcoins are moving lower. ETH gained bearish momentum...
Bitcoin Drops Even as Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Indicates Calm Ahead of Fed Decision
25.7.2022
The absence of typical pre-Fed anxiety indicates investors are anticipating slower rate increases in the coming months. However, some observers say the Fed may not be ready to cave in just yet
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Rebounds, Moves Away From 1-Month Low
28.4.2022
Market uncertainty in crypto was once again higher on Thursday, as traders continue to anticipate next week’s Fed decision. Following a drop to a one-month low during Wednesday’s session, BTC rebounded, with prices now hovering below $40,000. ETH also rallied, attempting to break...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH up to 2-Week High Following Fed Rate Hike
17.3.2022
Ethereum climbed to a two-week high on Thursday, as markets continued to react to yesterday’s Fed decision. As expected, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25%, whilst providing forward guidance for future hikes. BTC was once again trading above $40,000. Bitcoin BTC...
Bitcoin calls traders' bluff with fresh $40K fakeout as Fed decision day arrives
16.3.2022
Another trap for shorts and longs alike sparks over $200 million in cross-crypto liquidations