FOMC Meeting & Jerome Powell: What It Means for Crypto
Today’s FOMC meeting (Federal Open Market Committee) has the markets on edge. Every word from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell carries weight — not just for stocks and bonds, but also for crypto.
Here’s why:
Powell’s statements on interest rates, inflation, or economic outlook shape market sentiment.
If he signals continued high rates or a more hawkish stance, risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins often face selling pressure.
If Powell hints at rate cuts or a more dovish outlook, crypto tends to rally as liquidity expectations rise.
Key impacts to watch on BTC & altcoins:
BTC is often the first to react, pulling the whole market with it.
A hawkish Powell = potential BTC pullback, increased volatility.
“Today's decision about interest rates should come as no surprise as we already have a 97% probability of no rate cuts and should already be priced in. Something that still is not priced is the kind of remarks we are going to see from Powell during the press conference today. Decision on rate cuts will be announced at 7:00 PM UK time followed by a press conference at 7:30 PM.
Remember that Market participants would be closely looking for any remarks about quantitative easing and any dovish stance is going to be bullish for the market. On the other hand, just like last time, if Powell mentions how they expect slower growth and inflation risks due to higher tariffs, this may result in markets reacting negatively resulting in lower probability for rate cuts in July because at this time, street still expexts atleast three rate cuts for 2025. But Fed still has no data to make this decision with strong labor market, steady unemployment, lower Q1 GDP numbers, constant risk of inflation, higher number of imports due to tariffs. So, we know that FED would need a more definitive evidence to consider the possibility of rate cuts and any hawkish remarks are going to hurt the market sentiment and they are most likely going to adopt a wait and see stance for now.” $BTC
This analysis took some time, but it was an enjoyable process overall. Based on the current price action and the strong team behind the project, I would consider positioning for a long on $PENGU . While a short-term short position might work out, I personally prefer avoiding shorting altogether rather than taking that risk. One important factor not included in this analysis is upcoming news and what $BTC does diffcult to predict at the moment but will ultimately play a significant role in determining the fate of altcoins. Keep this in mind when making trading decisions.
Solana continues to trade within a defined range, showing strong consolidation around key support levels.
Support Zone: $136–$140 remains a solid base, with buyers stepping in consistently at dips. 🔑
Resistance: Immediate resistance is spotted near $152, with a stronger barrier at $160. 🚧
Indicators:
RSI: Hovering around 52, showing neutral momentum—no overbought/oversold conditions. ⚖️
MACD: Slight bullish crossover forming, hinting at potential upward pressure if volume supports. 📈
EMA Levels: $SOL is trading just above the 50 EMA, suggesting a cautious short-term bullish bias. 🔄
What to Watch: 👀 A breakout above $152 with volume could trigger a retest of $160–$165. 🚀 Conversely, a breakdown below $136 may open the door to $128 support. ⚠️
Keep your risk management tight—Solana’s volatility remains high. 🔄$SOL
"🚨 Quick $BTC Pullback Alert! 🚀💥 After that epic run, Bitcoin’s taking a breather 😮💨—watch for those golden dip-buying zones! 🪙🔥 Smart money LOVES these moments. 👀📈 #BTC☀️ #CryptoNewss #Pullback
I understand we might go down and there are high possibilities to it but also i think we still have a lot of retailers with hefty shorts so we might grab that liquidation again? (For $BTC ). What do you guys think?
$SUI Faces Pressure After Failed Breakout, Slips Below $3.20
$SUI
is under bearish control following a failed breakout attempt, retreating below the $3.20 level. The $3.10 support zone is now critical; a decisive break below it could open the door to a move toward $3.00. To regain momentum and validate the previous wedge breakout, bulls need to reclaim the $3.60 level.
Market participants are closely watching volume trends and signs of a potential rebound.$SUI
$BTC is forming a bearish Shark pattern. It was recently rejected at the golden pocket and may clear short-term liquidity before continuing its harmonic structure.