#FOMCMeeting The latest FOMC meeting concluded with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, signaling a cautious stance amid persistent inflation. While markets hoped for clearer rate-cut signals, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized data-dependency, suggesting only one rate cut likely in 2024. This hawkish tone led to slight pullbacks in risk assets, including crypto. Bitcoin briefly dipped but recovered as investors weighed long-term prospects. With inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target, policy remains tight. Traders now look to upcoming economic data for clues on future moves. The FOMC's wait-and-see approach keeps crypto markets in a state of measured anticipation.