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$BTC ? **BREAKING: Fed Holds Rates — Crypto Markets Shake, Bitcoin Slips, $2.9T Wiped Out! #FedHoldsRates 🚀💥**
The **U.S. Federal Reserve** just dropped a *major macro bomb* — keeping interest rates **unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%** in its first policy decision of 2026. While traditional markets were bracing for a cut, the *Fed’s decision to stay put has shaken risk assets worldwide* — especially **crypto**. ([TheStreet][1])
📉 **Bitcoin Falls Below $88,000 — Crypto Bloodbath**
Right after the Fed’s announcement, **Bitcoin slipped under $88,000**, triggering fear across the market as traders rushed to adjust positions. The broader crypto market lost a staggering **$2.9 trillion in value**, highlighting how macro moves still drive digital assets. ([Moneycontrol][2])
📊 **Why This Matters for Binance Traders**
• **No rate cut** means traditional investors may keep money in safer assets like bonds — *less liquidity flowing into crypto.* ([The Economic Times][3])
• Bitcoin’s drop and market volatility means **opportunities for smart swings** if you time your entries right.
• Altcoins are mixed: some buck the trend (+14%), others tank (-39%). ([Moneycontrol][2])
📌 **Market Psychology Shift**
Investors were *expecting a rate cut*, hoping for cheaper money to fuel risk assets. Instead, the Fed hit the brakes — and the crypto market *reeled*. This shows how macro certainty (or uncertainty) still drives crypto greed and fear cycles. ([The Economic Times][3])
📣 **For Binance traders:**
👉 Look for **volatile breakouts** after big macro events like this.
👉 Keep an eye on BTC support around $88K and resistance above $90K. ([Moneycontrol][2])
👉 Altcoins could see bigger swings — *high risk, high reward.*