FOMC Interest Rate Decision & Powell's Speech: This is the big one! The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its interest rate decision, followed by a speech from Jerome Powell. While most expect rates to remain steady, any surprises or hawkish/dovish remarks could trigger significant market volatility. This decision will be announced later today, but it's the dominant narrative across global markets.
Trump Admin's Crypto Report & $XRP Speculation: The highly anticipated Digital Assets Report from the Trump administration is expected to be released today. There's significant buzz that $XRP might be included in the discussion for a US Digital Assets Reserve Stockpile. This could be a monumental development for XRP and broader crypto policy in the U.S.
Ethereum's 10th Anniversary: Today marks a decade since Ethereum's launch! Expect many commemorative posts, discussions about its evolution, and reflections on its impact on DeFi, NFTs, and Web3. This is a moment to celebrate its journey and look to its future.
Institutional Inflows & ETF Momentum: Ether ETFs are still seeing substantial inflows, surpassing recent Bitcoin ETF performance. Institutions are diversifying their crypto exposure. This ongoing trend provides a strong foundation for market resilience despite short-term volatility.
Market Volatility & Key Levels: Bitcoin (BTC) is holding around $116,000, recovering from recent dips. ETH is around $3,700-$3,800. Large movements by "whales" (like a recent $9B BTC sell-off that the market absorbed well) show both volatility and underlying strength.