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The recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has kept the markets on edge, given the persistent concern over inflation and the global economic outlook. Although drastic changes in interest rates were not expected at this meeting, the focus was on the signals that the Federal Reserve emitted regarding its future monetary policy. The post-meeting communication suggested a cautious stance, indicating that while inflation remains a priority, the Fed is also closely monitoring employment data and economic growth to avoid excessive deceleration.

Analysts interpreted the FOMC's statements as an indication that rate cuts could be delayed longer than initially anticipated by some, depending on the evolution of economic indicators. This restrictive stance, although necessary to control prices, has a direct impact on capital markets and, of course, on the cryptocurrency space. Overall market liquidity tends to tighten when interest rates remain high or rise, which can affect the demand for more volatile assets. In this context, investors' attention in crypto is particularly focused on the relationship between the US dollar and major cryptocurrencies. For example, the BTC/USD pair often reacts to these announcements, as bitcoin is considered a risk asset compared to fiat currency. The strength or weakness of the dollar, influenced by FOMC decisions, can have a domino effect on the prices of digital assets.