#FOMCMeeting *#FOMCMeeting* refers to the regular policy meetings of the *Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)*, which sets U.S. monetary policy—including interest rates and quantitative easing.

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🗓️ What Happens at an FOMC Meeting?

- Held *8 times per year*.

- Members review economic conditions (inflation, employment, GDP, etc.).

- Decide on changes to the *federal funds rate*.

- Release a *statement* and economic projections.

- The *Fed Chair* (currently Jerome Powell) holds a press conference.

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📉 Market Impact

FOMC decisions heavily affect:

- *Stock and crypto markets*

- *Treasury yields*

- *USD strength*

- *Investor sentiment*

For example:

- A *rate hike* may cause stocks and crypto to fall (tighter liquidity).

- A *pause or cut* may boost risk assets (cheaper borrowing).

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🔍 Why It Matters in Crypto

Crypto investors watch FOMC meetings closely because:

- Bitcoin often reacts to changes in interest rate outlook.

- Inflation data and Fed tone affect *risk appetite*.

- Liquidity conditions set by the Fed ripple into digital asset markets.

Next meetings and their tone (hawkish/dovish) are key indicators for short-term market trends.