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**The FED's PCE Data Has Been Released! How Did Bitcoin and the Markets React?**
The data for the **Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index**, which is considered the **inflation indicator** by the U.S. Federal Reserve (FED), has been released.
🚨 **Released Data:**
- **Core PCE (Annual):** %2.5 _(Expectation %2.5, Previous %2.6)_
- **Core PCE (Monthly):** %0.1 _(Expectation %0.1, Previous %0.0)_
- **PCE Price Index (Annual):** %2.1 _(Expectation %2.2, Previous %2.3)_
- **PCE Price Index (Monthly):** %0.1 _(Expectation %0.1, Previous %0.0)_
The data is **close to expectations**, but shows a **slight downward trend**. This situation may be an important signal regarding the **FED's interest rate policy**.
🌈 **Bitcoin's Initial Reaction:**
With the release of the data, **BTC price rose to $105,750**. Ethereum, on the other hand, continues to **follow a more stable course**. The crypto markets are focused on the **possibility of a FED interest rate cut**.
📌 **Important Points for Investors:**
- **Expectations for a FED interest rate cut may strengthen.**
- **Short-term volatility may be seen in BTC and ETH prices.**
- **Critical levels for Bitcoin are $100,000, for Ethereum are 2,300$ .**
As volatility in the markets continues, investors should **closely monitor the FED's interest rate decisions**.