The FOMC decided to maintain interest rates at 4.25–4.50% 🏦, citing inflation still too high despite signs of a slowdown. This status quo was widely anticipated (99.6% probability) and created a cautious atmosphere in the crypto markets, with Bitcoin fluctuating around $105,000–$107,000. 📉
Investors scrutinized Powell's comments: a slightly more dovish tone would have paved the way for a crypto rally, but the message remained cautious 🔍. The option of cuts in the autumn remains possible, according to market projections.
In parallel, the stability of rates has maintained moderate flows in BTC options, reflecting risk management but not excessive panic. Overall, the Fed anchors its message in patience: neither easing nor radical tightening, which gives cryptocurrencies a period of controlled volatility 🛡️📊.
