In its latest FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, as announced early Thursday (June 19).
This marks the fourth consecutive pause by the Fed since December 2024 — a signal of cautious moderation as global uncertainty builds.
📈 Following the announcement, the crypto market cap rose 0.35% in the past 24 hours.
Why the pause?
The Fed is waiting to assess the full impact of:
Ongoing trade war tensions
Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East
Recent policy shifts under President Donald Trump
⚠️ While inflation appears to be under control and the job market remains resilient,
📉 Unemployment has ticked up and basic goods prices have started to rise again.
In crypto markets:
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.28% to $104,413
Ethereum (ETH) climbed 0.86% to $2,499, according to CoinMarketCap
💬 Will steady rates be enough to calm market nerves?
📊 Or will rising tensions continue to drive demand for crypto as a safe haven?
⚠️ Disclaimer: Not Financial Advice (NFA). Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR).
