Bitcoin Soars Ahead of Fed Decision: What Investors Should Know

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 19:10

Bitcoin is testing the crucial $61,000 mark as investors anticipate the Fed's interest rate decision. The cryptocurrency is fluctuating, reflecting market sentiments.
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Bitcoin Soars Ahead of Fed Decision: What Investors Should Know

Bitcoin Surges Before Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin is experiencing a significant surge, testing the psychologically important $61,000 mark as cryptocurrency investors remain hopeful for an imminent interest rate shift by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). As of Tuesday evening, the Bitcoin price briefly climbed over five percent, reaching $61,270. This rise is tied to expectations surrounding the Fed's anticipated interest rate cut announcement scheduled for 8:00 PM (CEST) tonight.

Market Insights

  • According to CME Group data, 63% of surveyed market participants anticipate that the Fed may implement two interest rate cuts, amounting to a total reduction of 0.5 percentage points.
  • At the time of this writing, Bitcoin trades at $60,290, reflecting a 1.6% decrease from the previous evening's performance.
  • However, compared to last week, BTC has notably surged by 7.05%.

If you want to learn more about how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies might react to the Fed meeting, be sure to tune into the latest BTC-ECHO Investment Podcast.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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