The **FOMC Meeting** is here to save the day once again - and deservedly so - because what the Fed does (or doesn’t do) with interest rates can crash traditional markets and crypto alike. Every syllable and every word that Jerome Powell utters are analyzed like a winning Powerball ticket by traders, guessing whether monetary policy is going to be tighter or looser.
For me, these meetings are a good reminder that crypto does not occur in a vacuum. When Fed policy changes, investor sentiment will change, and almost always Bitcoin and Ethereum will go up or down along with that sentiment (but not guaranteed). A dovish tone can trigger rallies while a hawkish warning can prompt a sell-off in seconds.
I also want to caution that no one really knows what is going to happen next. Experts get it wrong too. Markets are emotional, unpredictable, and sometimes irrational.
Regarding updates from the FOMC meeting, I use it for context and certainly not as rules. I will pay attention to the reaction but I will never trade solely based upon the headline. Knowledge will always beat guessing.
Be aware, be calm, and remember to **always do your own research (DYOR)!**
