The Federal Reserve just held rates steady at 4.25–4.50% for the fifth consecutive meeting — confirming what many feared: high rates are here to stay (for now).
While inflation hovers around 2.7%, rate cut hopes are fading fast. Even with pressure from Trump and two dissenting governors, Powell isn't budging.
📉 Markets are rethinking their September rate cut bets.
👀 Crypto traders — higher rates = stronger dollar = risk-off mode?
What do you think this means for BTC, ETH, and stables?
Let’s discuss.
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