#FOMCMeeting Former FED Vice Chair Shares Predictions on Wednesday’s Interest Rate Decision – Critical Forecasts
Former Fed Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson said on CNBC's “Squawk Box” program that the Fed is not expected to cut interest rates at this week's meeting.
Ferguson stated that in the current economic conditions, the central bank is operating in a “wait-and-see” mode and must be patient.
Ferguson said, “The Fed will not cut interest rates at this meeting or even the next one. They hope inflation will decline further, but they will continue to be cautious.” He said the Fed will send “vigilant and patient” messages to the market in its statements this week, and that this situation may disappoint some segments.
Ferguson said that what is described as a “good rate cut”, that is, a rate cut made only when inflation falls without a slowdown in the economy or a disruption in the labor market, does not seem likely this year. “The Fed came very close to a soft landing this year, but there are still many risks. Perhaps a more clear picture emerges next year and if inflation continues to decline, a limited rate cut may be on the agenda,” he said.
The program also brought up geopolitical risks in the Gulf and the possible effects of oil prices. Ferguson argued that the increases in oil prices have not been reflected in core inflation so far, but that this could change and that the FED should be careful.
When the presenters reminded him of President Trump’s approach of “cutting interest rates now while inflation is low, and raising them later if necessary,” Ferguson approached this suggestion cautiously. “In the past, inflation has been short-lived in the downward trend. There is also the risk that inflation expectations will deteriorate. The FED was late to address inflation in the previous cycle. They don’t want to make the same mistake again,” he said.
All or Nothing for Bitcoin and Ethereum! Apart from Rachael Lucas, Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu also evaluated BTC's recent movements.
Liu, who predicted that Bitcoin would make a breakout after the uncertainty and tensions ended, said, “Bitcoin is seeing strong global liquidity and institutional demand, which could pave the way for a breakout once the dust settles in the market.”
However, Liu stated that a much more important event awaits us, and said that this is the FED interest rate decision. According to Liu, this meeting could mean “all or nothing” for BTC and Ethereum.
*U.S. stock indexes rose on Monday as the recent attacks between Israel and Iran did not impact crude oil production or exports, leading to a decline in oil prices and easing investor concerns ahead of the central bank policy meeting.*
*Reports that Iran is seeking to end hostilities with Israel have increased the likelihood of a ceasefire and alleviated fears of disruptions to oil supply in the region. As a result, crude prices dropped by more than 3%. On Friday, oil had surged over 7% after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran.*
*Sources told Reuters that Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to pressure U.S. President Donald Trump to leverage his influence over Israel and agree to an immediate ceasefire in exchange for greater flexibility from Iran in nuclear negotiations.*
*Previously, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran was urgently signaling a desire to end hostilities.*
*"The market has already priced in some of the most worrisome factors, such as potential disruptions in the energy market or the escalation of the conflict into a broader war. So now, investors are simply buying the dip," said Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer at Independent Advisor Alliance.*
*Attention will shift to Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy decision, with widespread expectations that policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged.*
*According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, money markets indicate traders expect about 48 basis points of rate cuts by the end of 2025, with a 56% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in September.*
*Key data expected this week includes monthly retail sales, import prices, and weekly jobless claims.*
*9 of the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500 posted gains, with Information Technology (.SPLRCT) and Financials each rising 1.7%. Energy (.SPNY) declined by 0.7%.*
*On the New York Stock Exchange, advancing issues outnumbered declining ones by a ratio of 3.24 to 1, while on the Nasdaq, advancers led decliners by a ratio of 2.53 to 1.*
*16 stocks in the S&P 500 hit new 52-week highs, while 5 posted new lows. In the Nasdaq Composite, 66 stocks reached new 52-week highs and 86 recorded new lows.*
#MarketRebound Digital Asset Investments Strengthen with $1.9 Billion Inflows Despite Geopolitical Tensions With this figure, positive inflows were experienced for the ninth consecutive week, while total net inflows in 2025 reached a new record level of 13.2 billion dollars.
Bitcoin is on the rise again: Bitcoin, which experienced a strong inflow of $1.3 billion after two weeks of mild increases, showed that investors are regaining confidence.
Short Bitcoin products also saw limited inflows of $3.7 million, but the total assets under management of these products remain at $96 million.
Ethereum’s biggest weekly inflow since February: Ethereum products had their strongest weekly performance of the year last week with net inflows of $583 million, a rise that made up the latest batch of inflows totaling $2 billion, accounting for 14% of the asset under management.
Interest in altcoins is increasing again: XRP, which has experienced three consecutive weeks of growth, saw an inflow of $11.8 million in investors; Sui products also saw a positive flow of $3.5 million.
The US stood out in regional distribution: Almost all of the total inflows came from US-based investors ($1.9 billion), while Switzerland ($20.7 million), Germany ($39.2 million) and Canada ($12.1 million) also made positive contributions. On the other hand, Hong Kong and Brazil experienced outflows of $56.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively.
Resistance parallel to gold: It seems that digital assets, just like gold, are beginning to be perceived as a “safe haven” in a geopolitical risk environment. Analysts state that investors have increased their interest in crypto assets in the face of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
These data show that digital assets are becoming an increasingly attractive and resilient alternative for institutional investors.
#IsraelIranConflict *Despite ongoing attacks between Israel and Iran, a decline in oil prices helped support market sentiment, and U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as investors turned their focus to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.*
*On Friday, mutual airstrikes between Israel and Iran caused oil prices to surge by 7%, heightening investor fears that the conflict could severely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Wall Street indexes dropped more than 1%.*
*Leaders of the Group of Seven began their annual summit on Monday. The escalating risk of further conflict between Israel and Iran cast a shadow over the talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he hoped for a deal, but the war had entered its fourth day with no sign of de-escalation.*
*Crude oil prices have retreated from their January highs, as the renewed military strikes over the weekend did not impact oil production or export facilities. This provided some relief to investors concerned about a potential resurgence in inflation.*
*"The strikes are ongoing, but the oil market and shipping routes do not appear to be disrupted. The market is simply calming down a bit after Friday’s surprise events," said David Miller, Chief Investment Officer at Catalyst Funds.*
*The spike in oil prices occurred ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision set to be announced on Wednesday. The market broadly expects the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged.*
*Investors will closely watch comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, along with the central bank's updated projections on monetary policy and the economy, in search of clues about potential rate cuts later this year.*
*According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, money market movements suggest traders expect about 47 basis points in rate cuts by the end of 2025, with a 56% probability of a 25-basis-point cut in September.*
*Key data releases this week include monthly retail sales, import prices, and weekly jobless claims.*
Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
The country has classified digital assets into two categories: virtual assets and crypto assets. The legislation will take effect on 1 January 2026.
Vietnam is the latest country to officially recognise digital assets, with its new Law on Digital Technology Industry, approved on 14 June 2025. The legislation, which also covers initiatives around artificial intelligence (AI), will take effect on 1 January 2026.
The regulatory agency will also need to implement measures to ensure cybersecurity and to prevent money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and other illegal activities. It should be noted that Vietnam has been on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list since 2023.
#MetaplanetBTCPurchase Giant Company On Track to Become the New MicroStrategy! Announces $210 Million Bitcoin (BTC) Move, Leaves Coinbase Behind!
Japanese investment giant Metaplanet Inc., which has added Bitcoin to its reserve assets and is on its way to becoming Asia's MicroStrategy, announced that it has made a new Bitcoin (BTC) purchase.
Accordingly, the company announced that it purchased another 1,112 BTC, increasing its total assets to 10,000 BTC.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared on his X account that they purchased an additional 1,112 BTC at an average price of $105,435 per Bitcoin.
“Metaplanet purchased 1112 BTC for approximately $117.2 million at $105,435 per Bitcoin, generating a BTC Return of 266.1% in 2025 YTD.
As of 06/16/2025, we hold 10,000 BTC purchased for approximately $947 million at $94,697 per Bitcoin.
With the latest purchase, the company's total assets have increased to 10,000 BTC, surpassing the amount held by Coinbase Global.
With the recent Bitcoin purchase, Metaplanet shares have also risen by more than 17%.
According to The Block, Metaplanet also announced that it decided to issue direct bonds worth a total of $210 million to its fund called EVO FUND at its board meeting on June 16, 2025.
Accordingly, the proceeds will be used entirely to purchase Bitcoin.
Metaplanet, which began its Bitcoin buying strategy in April 2024, announced earlier this month that it aims to hold 1% of the total Bitcoin supply, stating that it has a goal of holding more than 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027.
$BTC *For this week's Federal Reserve meeting, I expect no changes to interest rates, and the key will be Powell's commentary. The market is already pricing in rate cuts in advance, and sentiment is a bit overly optimistic, which has actually eaten into some of the room for further gains. BTC is also gradually recovering from its short-term pullback, having just climbed back to 107K. A return to 110K should not be difficult. The overall upward trend remains intact, and the chance of hitting 250K this year is still quite strong. Capital is gradually flowing out of the stock market, and a significant portion of it may shift into the cryptocurrency market.*
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, US President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social has filed an application with the SEC for an ETF that includes Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The ETF is backed by Yorkville America Digital, LLC and aims to provide investors with exposure to both BTC and ETH under one product.
The SEC has greenlit Trump Media & Technology Group's (DJT) plan to establish a corporate Bitcoin treasury, declaring its registration effective on June 13, 2025 . The company secured $2.3 billion through equity and debt agreements with approximately 50 investors, earmarking the funds for Bitcoin acquisitions .
This move positions Bitcoin alongside Trump Media’s existing $759 million in cash reserves , reflecting a broader corporate trend of cryptocurrency adoption under the Trump administration. Companies like GameStop and MicroStrategy (ticker: MSTR) are similarly expanding crypto holdings amid rising digital asset prices .
The initiative aligns with CEO Devin Nunes’ vision of Bitcoin as an “apex instrument of financial freedom” and signals Trump Media’s expansion into blockchain-based financial services .
$BTC Mega Bull Michael Saylor Issues Bitcoin Prediction and Important Warning for the US
MicroStrategy (now Strategy) founder and Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor argued that global capital will increasingly flow into digital environments, particularly the BTC network.
Saylor stated that the United States should not miss this change, saying, “It is in the interest of the United States to have as much Bitcoin as possible before other countries realize this transformation.”
According to Saylor, the BTC network will form the basis of future capital flows as a decentralized financial infrastructure, so it is strategically important for countries, especially the US, to invest in Bitcoin early.
“All global capital will flow into cyberspace, that is, the Bitcoin network. If I were advising the US, I would say: The sooner you have it, the more advantageous you will be,” he said.
Saylor has run an aggressive BTC acquisition strategy under MicroStrategy over the last five years. The company currently holds approximately 582,000 BTC, with a current value of over $63 billion.
Speaking to CNBC last week, Saylor said that the claims that quantum computers pose a threat to Bitcoin are not true and are merely marketing tactics for alternative projects. “I’m not worried about that,” he said.
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#TrumpTariffs If Trump's tariff regime endures, the world economy will lose $1 trillion by 2030, and will cost the US 650,000 jobs, Bloomberg Economics predicts.
At the G-7 summit, President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and abandonment of traditional U.S. free trade principles triggered tension among world leaders. His approach threatens to reshape global economic relations and could cost the global economy up to $1 trillion. The image captures a confrontational moment, symbolizing the discord between Trump and allies like Angela Merkel and Shinzo Abe. The U.S. president’s trade overhaul has raised concerns about rising protectionism, weakening alliances, and destabilizing global markets. Critics argue that the economic cost may outweigh any perceived domestic gains, highlighting a pivotal shift in international economic diplomacy.
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#IsraelIranConflict *Following Israel's military strike on Iran, market sentiment has been severely shaken. Reports indicate that Israel targeted "dozens" of Iran's military and nuclear sites, marking what is considered the largest military operation against Iran since the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s.*
*In the aftermath of the attack, former President Donald Trump once again urged Iran to accept a new nuclear agreement, warning that "the next planned strike" could be even more devastating. He emphasized that he had long urged Iranian officials "in the strongest possible terms" to reach an agreement promptly to avoid more severe consequences.*
*In response, Iran launched hundreds of drones toward Israel and warned of further missile and drone retaliation. Israel sounded nationwide alarms and declared a state of emergency.*
*Currently, a large amount of capital is flowing into safe-haven assets, and high-valued stocks are facing considerable correction risks. In this kind of market environment, we must promptly adjust our investment strategies and appropriately reduce our exposure to the stock market.*
*For members with limited capital, it is advisable to clear stock positions first and wait until the market stabilizes before reentering. Avoid taking risks during this phase; only participate in opportunities that are steady and highly reliable. The key is to earn steadily and securely.*
*Due to Israel launching a deadly strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, tensions in the oil-rich Middle East have escalated, dampening global market risk sentiment and causing Wall Street's major stock indexes to open lower on Friday.*
*Israel has warned that this large-scale attack marks the beginning of a long-term campaign to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran has vowed severe retaliation.*
*Fears that the conflict could disrupt Middle East oil supplies drove oil prices up nearly 9%. U.S. energy stocks rose in tandem, with Chevron (CVX.N) climbing 2.7% and ExxonMobil (XOM.N) rising 3.3%.*
*Washington has stated that it was not involved in the operation, but U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran had brought the consequences upon itself by rejecting American demands to limit its nuclear program. The two nations were scheduled to hold a sixth round of nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday.*
*Trump also urged Iran to reach an agreement, warning that "the next planned strike" would be "even more brutal".*
*Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, investors rushed to safe-haven assets. U.S.-listed gold mining stocks rose accordingly, and gold prices climbed to a near two-month high. Newmont Corporation (NEM.N) gained 1.2%, Harmony Gold advanced 0.7%, and AngloGold Ashanti (AU.N) rose 1.6%.*
*Earlier this week, a muted consumer price report, weaker-than-expected producer price data, and largely unchanged initial jobless claims helped ease investor concerns over price pressures stemming from tariffs. Nonetheless, the market widely anticipates that Federal Reserve policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged at next week's meeting.*
*The preliminary reading of June consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan is scheduled for release at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.*
Investors are worried about all the uncertainty with global policy and geopolitical stuff, and their appetite for risk has clearly gone down.
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#BinanceHODLerHOME Top 10 Altcoins with the Highest Increase in Whale Transactions in the Last Week Revealed
Cryptocurrency analysis platform Santiment announced the projects that showed the biggest increase in whale transactions over $100,000 in the last week. According to the data, Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Compound (COMP) and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) were among the prominent projects.
“These are the projects that have shown the biggest increases in whale transactions this week compared to last week. In projects other than stablecoins, there is a high probability of price reversals and volatility among this group,” Santiment's assessment said.
Santiment listed the altcoins with the highest whale transaction growth as follows:
Ethereum Name Service (ENS): 313.46% increase Compound (COMP): 203.81% increase Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL): 202.13% increase Dai [on BNB network] (DAI): 200% increase USD Coin [on Arbitrum network] (USDC): 200% increase Mantle (MNT): 175% increase OCD: 166.67% increase USD Coin [on Optimism network] (USDC): 100% increase WETH (WETH): 82.26% increase SPX6900 (SPX): 76.54% increase It was noteworthy that memecoins were also among the altcoins with increasing whale activity.