Buckle up, crypto crew! Bitcoin just blasted off, and Fed Chair Jerome Powellโs Jackson Hole speech is the rocket fuel! ๐
In a blockbuster moment, Powell, nearing the end of his term, dropped a bombshell: interest rate cuts could be coming as soon as the FOMCโs September showdown. The U.S. economyโs hitting the brakes harder than expected, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2% in Julyโstill low historically, but enough to make markets twitch. Powellโs nod to looser monetary policy sent shockwaves through the crypto sphere, and Bitcoin didnโt waste a second.
Before Powellโs mic was hot, BTC was chilling below $112,000. By the time he wrapped, it was flexing at nearly $116,000, sparking a liquidation frenzy that left bearish traders reeling. Altcoins caught the fever too, riding Bitcoinโs coattails as the market roared to life. Why the surge? Lower rates mean cheaper money, and thatโs catnip for risk-on assets like crypto. Investors are betting big that a dovish Fed will keep the bullish vibes flowing.
But hereโs the kicker: Powell didnโt spill all the tea. The exact size of the cut? Still a mystery. With the economy wobbling and inflation cooling, the stage is set for a high-stakes September. Will Bitcoin keep soaring, or is this a head-fake before a pullback? Drop your thoughts belowโwhatโs your play for BTC in 2025? ๐ค
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