Analysts are eyeing this week?s Federal Reserve meeting for a decision on rate cuts, as well as cues on bitcoin's movements, with no policy changes expected.
Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable Crypto (CRCW) rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices? Andy Baehr.
Bitcoin BTC climbed back above $104,000 on Tuesday with welcome fresh inflation data, President Trump's bullish outlook on financial markets, and Coinbase's inclusion into the S&P 500 among catalysts for the advance. April?s Consumer Price Index came in cooler than anticipated, which may allay pressure on the Federal Reserve anxious about inflation due to tariffs.
DeFi (DEFTF) tokens such as Hyperliquid?s HYPE are up 70% in the past week, a sign of traders favoring fundamentals as capital allocators remain cautious with their money.
Like the other U.S. bank agencies, the Fed has swept the decks of previous directives to bankers that they get sign-offs from the regulator for crypto activity.
Turkey's President Erdogan's experience with central bank interference serves as a warning, as it led to a currency collapse and increased investment in bitcoin and stablecoins.
Whether the fresh inflation numbers boost rate cut hopes or the price of bitcoin is another story as the data is from prior to last week's sweeping tariff announcements.
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 ? 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 ? 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.
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