With CPI (Consumer Price Index) at 2.4%, which is below expectations, and FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) decision approaching, here’s what this means for crypto in the short term — and what you could consider doing:

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🔍 CPI at 2.4% – Bullish for Risk Assets

• Lower CPI = Cooling inflation

• Reduces pressure on the Fed to keep rates high.

• Market expects dovish signals or future rate cuts.

• Crypto and tech stocks generally benefit from such expectations.

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🧠 FOMC – What to Expect

• High chance the Fed holds rates steady this meeting.

• Market focus will be on:

• Powell’s tone in the press conference.

• Updated dot plot (rate hike/cut forecast).

• Forward guidance: If they hint rate cuts might start in Sep-Dec, crypto could surge.

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✅ What You Can Do

🔹 Short-Term (Next 48–72 hrs):

• Expect volatility into and after the FOMC statement.

• If you’re trading:

• Scalp or intraday setups are better until post-FOMC clarity.

• Use tight stop-losses — both bulls and bears will be hunting liquidity.

• Likely ETH/BTC breakout setups after the announcement.

🔹 Medium-Term (June–July Outlook):

• If the Fed is dovish → accumulate dips.

• Focus on:

• ETH (merge narrative reviving + ETF approval hopes)

• SOL, OP, LDO, LINK (strong beta to macro)

• Meme coins for fast rotation plays (but risky)

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🔻 What to Avoid

• Over-leveraging before FOMC.

• Holding illiquid small caps without stops.

• Assuming “CPI low = instant pump” – it often pulls back before the real move. #TradingPairs101 $ETH