Fed policy
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Institutional investors moved decisively into Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions while U.S. lawmakers returned with renewed focus on crypto regulation through the CLARITY Act, setting the stage for potential industry transformation. Federal Reserve officials signaled additional rate hikes could be on the horizon in 2026, a development with significant implications for crypto asset valuations. Meanwhile, major...
Fed Minutes Reveal 9 Officials Project 2026 Rate Hike
The Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes, released on July 8, revealed a deeply divided committee with nine of 18 officials now projecting at least one rate hike before 2026 closes, signaling a sharp hawkish pivot that has already rattled crypto markets. Chair Jerome Warsh’s repeated emphasis on price stability during his inaugural press conference underscored...
Bitcoin Stages Relief Rally on Fed Pivot, Whale Accumulation Hits 43-Month Low
Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a recovery rally above their opening levels on July 8, 2026, as weak US jobs data reignited expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and triggered a capitulation flush in on-chain metrics not seen since the FTX collapse in December 2022. The moves represent a critical juncture for crypto markets after June’s...
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $64K as CPI Data Looms July 14
Bitcoin has rebounded decisively above $64,000 following a weak June jobs report, signaling renewed institutional interest after weeks of systematic capital withdrawal. The world’s largest cryptocurrency now trades at $64,033.85 as of July 7, 2026, with the immediate catalyst being softer labor data that reduces Fed tightening pressure. However, all eyes remain fixed on the...
Fed Chair Warsh Signals Easing Inflation, Bitcoin Rallies From 21-Month Lows
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled easing inflation concerns on July 1, triggering a sharp recovery in Bitcoin and crypto markets after a devastating 21-month capitulation in late June. The dovish pivot marks a potential inflection point for digital assets, as traders reassess the probability of rate hikes through year-end amid conflicting signals from persistently...
Bitcoin Hits 21-Month Low as Fed Signals Multiple Rate Hikes Ahead
The Federal Reserve’s renewed commitment to fighting inflation has sent Bitcoin tumbling to 21-month lows, with the crypto market now pricing in a scenario of multiple rate hikes throughout the second half of 2026. May’s Personal Consumption Expenditures data, released June 25, revealed headline inflation at 4.07 percent and core inflation at 3.41 percent—both significantly...
Bitcoin Crashes to Yearly Low as Fed Hawkish Pivot Hardens
Bitcoin has crashed to new yearly lows as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot hardens and inflation expectations rise, with critical economic data releases set to reshape rate expectations over the next two weeks. BTC fell below $59,000 to mark its worst year-to-date performance, briefly testing the 200-week moving average at $58,000 before staging a weak...
Bitcoin Crashes Below $58K as PCE Inflation Hits 3-Year High
Bitcoin plummeted below $58,000 today, marking its lowest point since September 2024, as the Personal Consumption Expenditures index surged to 4.1% in May—the highest inflation reading in three years and a decisive break above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The PCE data, released on June 25, triggered the largest single-day crypto capitulation in months, with...
Fed’s Warsh Signals Surprise Rate Hikes Ahead as Inflation Remains Stubborn
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled an unexpectedly hawkish stance at his inaugural FOMC meeting on June 16-17, 2026, with nine of eighteen policymakers now projecting at least one rate hike this year—a dramatic reversal from March’s dovish outlook. The shift reflects mounting inflation concerns, with core inflation projections revised sharply upward to 3.3% for...
Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K as Institutional Exodus Accelerates
Bitcoin has collapsed below $60,000 as institutional investors execute a mass exodus from crypto assets, marking the largest redemption wave from spot Bitcoin ETFs since their launch. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell to $59,792 by midnight UTC on June 26, representing a 2.11% decline over 24 hours, while Ethereum dropped 3.37% to $1,567 amid a...
Bitcoin Crashes to 21-Month Low as Fed Rate Fears Intensify
Bitcoin plunged to a 21-month low of $59,103 on Wednesday, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency now hovering near $61,500 as markets brace for a critical core PCE inflation reading due Thursday morning. The sell-off has claimed nearly $1 billion in liquidated futures positions and marked the fifth consecutive day of net outflows from US spot...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Hit Two-Week Lows as Fed Hawkishness Spooks Investors
Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled to two-week lows on Wednesday as a strong dollar, hawkish Federal Reserve signals, and a broad retreat from risk assets sent both major cryptocurrencies into capitulation mode. Bitcoin opened at $62,660.11, down 2% from Tuesday’s open, while Ethereum started the session flat at $1,665.13—the lowest opening prices for both assets in...