$BTC O bitcoin (BTC) is trading around US$ 94 thousand on the morning of this Tuesday (6), with a slight decline in the early hours of the day. The world's largest cryptocurrencies are also down this morning, with risk aversion prevailing in the markets today.

In the traditional market, Asian stock exchanges closed higher. Markets in Europe and Wall Street futures are down today.

This is because today the monetary policy meetings begin in the United States and here in Brazil — even though the decision to raise the Selic by 50 basis points does not have a significant macroeconomic impact.

Abroad, investors should monitor not only the decision — which is almost certain to keep interest rates in the range of 4.25 to 4.5% per year — but also the statement following the announcement.

This is because the Federal Reserve (Fed, the Central Bank of the United States) has faced criticism for its stance on high interest rates in the country, especially from the President of the United States, Donald Trump.