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How Will the Fed's Decision Affect Bitcoin? What is the Probability of Its Rise? Answers from Two Analyst Experts!

The impact of the upcoming US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision on Bitcoin may be more limited than in past cycles, according to analysts. While markets anticipate rates will remain unchanged, there is a 31.5% chance of a 25 basis point hike. K33 Research notes Bitcoin is trading sideways with near multi-year low volatility, while the Nasdaq shows strong upward momentum. This has caused the correlation between Bitcoin and the tech-heavy index to drop to its lowest levels in years, suggesting their price movements are diverging. Consequently, K33's Vetle Lunde states the Fed's decision may be less decisive for Bitcoin's price than historically, as low volatility and decoupling from Nasdaq trends could dampen its reaction. Similarly, analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts Bitcoin's recent recovery will continue post-FOMC meeting, arguing the market has already priced in excessive fear and Bitcoin's resilience supports a continued rally.

cryptonews.ru2h ago

How Will the Fed's Decision Affect Bitcoin? What is the Probability of Its Rise? Answers from Two Analyst Experts!

cryptonews.ru2h ago

Bitcoin's $66K Rebound Meets Warsh Moment: This Week's FOMC is the Crypto Market's Baton

Bitcoin Briefly Rebounded to $66,9K, Retreats as Focus Shifts to Fed's FOMC Meeting Bitcoin touched a high of $66,910 last Tuesday but later retreated, with its price movement closely tied to shifting expectations around the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. The market's attention is firmly on the July FOMC meeting, Chair Warsh's second, where the statement and press conference will set the tone for the September path. CME FedWatch indicates a ~64% probability rates remain unchanged. Institutional flows were mixed. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their longest inflow streak since May end with net outflows later in the week, while spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a third consecutive week of net inflows. Over 2.52 million ETH is queued for staking, signaling strong structural demand for yield-bearing assets. Corporate holdings showed stability: Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC position (recording an unrealized loss), while Sarcity (formerly MicroStrategy) held its 843,775 BTC but paused new purchases, boosting its cash reserves. Morgan Stanley filed for spot Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs with a low 0.14% fee, highlighting the growing competition in crypto yield products. The overarching narrative is one of cross-market linkage: crypto prices are increasingly driven by macro signals, with the Fed's guidance acting as a primary short-term directional catalyst.

marsbit4h ago

Bitcoin's $66K Rebound Meets Warsh Moment: This Week's FOMC is the Crypto Market's Baton

marsbit4h ago

To Hike or Not Tonight: Economists Unanimous on 'No', Markets Price in a 30% Chance

Federal funds futures are repricing ahead of the July FOMC decision, as traders pay a higher premium for the risk of a surprise rate hike or more hawkish signals. This contrasts with economists, where a Reuters survey of 104 analysts unanimously expects rates to remain unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, with 78 foreseeing no change through year-end. Yet, futures markets have priced in about a 30% probability of a 25-basis-point hike. The core debate, especially under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, centers on how the Fed will respond to the oil price shock from Middle East tensions. The market is not necessarily predicting a hike tonight but is hedging against two tail risks: an immediate rate increase, or a hold combined with communication that seriously opens the door for a September hike. This hedging activity has driven up open interest in Fed funds futures. Analysts are divided on how to weight the oil price surge in the Fed's reaction function. Hawkish voices (e.g., BofA) worry that completely dismissing the price pressure could challenge the Fed's inflation credibility in Warsh's first major test. Dovish views (e.g., Citi) argue the shock is primarily supply-driven and that overreacting with rate hikes could unnecessarily hurt growth, unless clear signs of secondary inflation emerge. Warsh's new tenure amplifies policy path uncertainty, as markets lack a stable baseline for his communication style. This environment forces traders to price in a wider range of outcomes, explaining the divergence between unanimous economist forecasts and market hedging. The key focus will be on Warsh's post-meeting commentary. If he downplays the oil shock and stresses anchored long-term expectations, hawkish pricing may recede. If he emphasizes the risk of broader price spillovers and prioritizes returning to 2% inflation, the market will interpret this as reopening the door for a September hike. This would sustain support for the USD, keep pressure on JPY (testing intervention thresholds), and challenge risk assets like stocks and crypto through higher discount rates and weaker sentiment. The baseline remains no action in July, but the communication will determine how far this repricing extends.

marsbit12h ago

To Hike or Not Tonight: Economists Unanimous on 'No', Markets Price in a 30% Chance

marsbit12h ago

Prediction Markets Advise Holding Positions, While Citadel Securities Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Amid Trump Pressure on Central Bank

The U.S. Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting on July 28-29 is the main focus, with markets largely expecting interest rates to hold steady at 3.50-3.75%. CME's FedWatch tool gives a 66.3% probability for no change, while prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket show ~73% odds for unchanged rates. However, Citadel Securities' head of macro strategy, Frank Flight, predicts a surprise 25-basis-point hike to reinforce the Fed's inflation-fighting credibility under Chair Warsch. This meeting occurs amid political pressure, as former President Trump again called for rate cuts. Persistent inflation, driven partly by energy costs, and Middle East-related oil price volatility add uncertainty. The outcome is significant for Bitcoin and risk assets, which typically see larger moves when the Fed acts against consensus expectations. An unexpected hike could strengthen the dollar and pressure crypto prices, while a hold would shift market focus to the September meeting.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 13:51

Prediction Markets Advise Holding Positions, While Citadel Securities Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Amid Trump Pressure on Central Bank

cryptonews.ruYesterday 13:51

Prediction Market Traders Increase Odds of Fed Rate Hike

Prediction market traders have raised the odds of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike at its July meeting. On Polymarket, the probability of rates remaining unchanged dropped to 73.8%, while chances for a 25 basis point increase rose to 26.4%, with total trading volume reaching $109 million. Kalshi showed a similar split: 72.9% for no change and 27.6% for a hike, with $46.2 million in volume. The Fed's FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28-29, with the current target rate at 3.5–3.75%. While a majority still expects no change, about a third of market participants anticipate an increase to 3.75-4%. This shift in expectations is attributed not only to persistent inflation but also to rising oil prices and tensions in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel last week before retreating. However, June's Consumer Price Index data, showing a monthly decline of 0.4% and a yearly inflation slowdown to 3.5%, provides an argument for the Fed to pause. Analysts note that the Fed's upcoming decision is being viewed as less predictable than usual.

cryptonews.ruYesterday 09:31

Prediction Market Traders Increase Odds of Fed Rate Hike

cryptonews.ruYesterday 09:31

Expert Opinions Divided Over Upcoming Fed Rate Decision

The upcoming FOMC meeting on July 29, 2026, is expected to keep rates unchanged or raise them by 0.25%, with no chance of a cut, according to CME data. Experts are divided on the outcome. Some, like Neil Dutta of Renaissance Macro, advocate for a hike now due to AI-driven demand, rising oil prices from renewed US-Iran conflict, and ongoing trade tariffs. They argue Chair Kevin Warsh is boxed in by his past statements. Others, including James Knightley of ING and a Reuters poll majority, expect a hold, citing weaker-than-expected June inflation and a cooling labor market, but anticipate tightening later in the year. Both scenarios are seen as potentially negative for risk assets like Bitcoin.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 16:26

Expert Opinions Divided Over Upcoming Fed Rate Decision

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 16:26

The Return of the Greenspan 'Conundrum'? Could Walsh Push Long-Term Rates Down by Raising Rates?

A resurgence of the "Greenspan Conundrum" is being discussed as a potential policy option for new Fed Chair Wash. Market logic suggests that by raising short-term interest rates, Wash could strengthen the Fed's anti-inflation credibility, thereby compressing the inflation premium embedded in long-term yields and ultimately lowering borrowing costs like mortgage rates—a key goal of the Trump administration. This theory is bolstered by historical precedent. In the mid-2000s, as then-Chair Alan Greenspan raised the federal funds rate, long-term bond yields and 30-year mortgage rates fell—a phenomenon later termed the "Greenspan Conundrum." Analysts note this reflects forward-looking market pricing, where credible rate hikes can lower inflation expectations and long-term rates. Since taking office in May, Wash has consistently signaled a hawkish stance. Following his recent Senate testimony where he emphasized his independence, the 10-year Treasury yield fell sharply, mirroring the conundrum dynamic. Historical analysis shows new Fed chairs often begin with hawkish moves to establish credibility. While an immediate rate hike this week is not the base case, several FOMC members have hinted at the potential need for further tightening. Even without an immediate move, the prevailing market view is that Wash is systematically building his inflation-fighting credibility, which in itself may be the most powerful precondition for pushing long-term rates lower.

marsbit2 days ago 16:21

The Return of the Greenspan 'Conundrum'? Could Walsh Push Long-Term Rates Down by Raising Rates?

marsbit2 days ago 16:21

$2.5 Billion Bitcoin Bet Aims for $70,000 with Only 6 Days Left

Traders have long blamed the "options wall" for suppressing Bitcoin's price throughout July, but with two major weekly expirations now passed and BTC remaining stagnant around $64,000, that narrative has weakened. The core issue appears to be simply thin spot market demand. While a massive ~$2.5 billion bullish options bet targeting prices of $70,000-$72,000 expires on July 31st, market-implied odds of Bitcoin reaching even $70,000 by then are low (~14.5%). Recent data shows subdued leverage, mixed ETF flows, and forced long liquidations, indicating a lack of strong directional conviction. The upcoming expiry coincides with a narrow window for US crypto legislation and follows a key Fed meeting, adding uncertainty. With the weekly "max pain" expirations failing to move price, Bitcoin's range seems determined by the absence of significant spot buyers or sellers.

marsbit2 days ago 11:30

$2.5 Billion Bitcoin Bet Aims for $70,000 with Only 6 Days Left

marsbit2 days ago 11:30

Cardano Price Forecast: Can ADA Surpass $0.20 as Ark Invest and Hoskinson Debate Its Relevance?

Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.1659 on July 27, compressed at the apex of a triangle pattern. This coincides with Ark Invest's Director of Research questioning the industry's continued focus on Cardano as newsworthy, prompting a rebuttal from founder Charles Hoskinson who called the criticism institutional bias. Technically, ADA is caught between a descending trendline from May's peak and an ascending line from June's low of ~$0.1386, with the 20-day EMA at $0.1669 adding resistance. Key support is the 0.236 Fibonacci level at $0.1618, with resistance at the 50-day EMA ($0.1750) and the 0.382 Fib level ($0.1762). Derivatives data shows extremely low options volume at $6.59K, similar to previous low-volatility compression phases before directional moves. Open interest and 24-hour volume have dropped significantly, and long/short positioning is nearly balanced, indicating trader caution ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting. Price Forecast: * **Bullish Case:** An upward triangle breakout above the 20-day and 50-day EMAs could target the 0.382 Fib ($0.1762) and 0.618 Fib ($0.1995) levels, potentially fueled by a risk-on FOMC outcome and renewed attention from the Hoskinson-Ark debate. * **Bearish Case:** A breakdown below the 0.236 Fib support at $0.1618 could see ADA decline toward the June low of $0.1386, driven by the negative narrative from Ark and risk aversion from FOMC uncertainty.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 11:23

Cardano Price Forecast: Can ADA Surpass $0.20 as Ark Invest and Hoskinson Debate Its Relevance?

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 11:23

Bitcoin: What ‘a cooler than expected CPI print’ means for BTC’s $70K retest

Bitcoin's rally on July 14th followed a cooler-than-expected CPI report, which sharply reduced market expectations for a Fed rate hike and improved risk sentiment. Analysts suggest this macro shift, combined with rising long positions and positive ETF inflows, could support a break above $66,000 and a retest of the $70,000-$75,000 range by month-end. On-chain fundamentals strengthen the outlook, with growth in wallets holding 1+ BTC and significant WBTC exchange outflows indicating accumulation. The alignment of improving macro conditions, technicals, and fundamentals underpins a bullish quarter-end target of $100,000.

ambcrypto07/15 15:04

Bitcoin: What ‘a cooler than expected CPI print’ means for BTC’s $70K retest

ambcrypto07/15 15:04

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