According to BlockBeats, analyst Ryan Rabaglia has highlighted the significance of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech on Friday, August 22, as Bitcoin experiences a recent pullback. Investors are keenly observing Powell's remarks for insights into the central bank's policy direction ahead of the September meeting.
Ryan Rabaglia, a general partner at Rise Capital, noted that several mainstream cryptocurrencies have reached or approached historical highs, leading to substantial profit-taking. The Jackson Hole Summit, a key event this week, is drawing widespread attention. Historically, decisive actions or clear indications of interest rate changes have been made by the Fed Chair at this summit. This year, Powell is expected to provide a clear stance, setting the stage for potential actions in September. The market currently anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut.
Analyst Bruni added that if this week's comments suggest no rate cut in September, Bitcoin may face continued pressure. Traders are closely monitoring the 200-day moving average near $100,000 as the next significant support level.
