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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates exactly the same (at 3.50%–3.75%) for the fourth time in a row. This was expected, but the way the Fed talked about the future caused some quick moves in the market. Immediate Market Reactions Even though the rate didn't change, the Fed signaled that interest rates might stay "higher for longer". This caused some fast, temporary drops: Gold: Dropped sharply by over $40. US Dollar: Rose quickly as a stronger dollar usually follows higher interest rates. Bitcoin: Took a small 1% dip and is currently trading around $65,417. Since the drop was small compared to gold, crypto investors aren't overly panicked—they are just being careful. Why This Meeting is Different This fourth rate hold happens during a massive global shift: Inflation has been creeping up from 3.3% to 4.2% recently. However, things are improving right now—oil is at $75, and a US-Iran peace deal was just confirmed, which will reopen a major global shipping route (the Strait of Hormuz) this Friday. What Happens Next? The market is waiting to hear the exact words from the new Fed Chairman, Kevin Warsh. Investors want to see if the Fed plans to cut rates at all this year, or if they might actually raise them again. Over the next few days, this economic news—combined with a US holiday weekend—could cause some big and exciting price swings for Bitcoin as it tries to kickstart a bigger rally. $BTC #fed4thconsecutiveratehold