If Jerome Powell keeps rates unchanged, markets will stay in 'wait' mode with moderate volatility; if he lowers them, risk appetite will surge, and cryptocurrencies could skyrocket; if he raises them, liquidity will cool off, and Bitcoin and altcoins will likely correct.
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๐ Current scenario (April 2026) - The Federal Reserve maintains rates between 3.50% and 3.75%, and analysts expect no changes in the meeting on April 29. - Powell is nearing the end of his term, and markets interpret his words more than the decision itself. - Persistent inflation (3.3%) and geopolitical tensions (war in Iran) keep caution in play. - Institutional flows into crypto: CoinShares reports $1.2B in inflows last week, with $933M towards Bitcoin and $192M towards Ethereum, reflecting confidence despite uncertainty.
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๐ Impact based on rate decision
| Scenario | Effect on traditional markets | Impact on cryptocurrencies | |------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------| | Rates unchanged | Stability with slight volatility. Investors await future signals. | BTC and ETH remain sideways; possible consolidation between $60,000โ$65,000 for BTC. | | Rate cut | Increases liquidity and risk appetite. Stocks and commodities rise. | Bullish rally: Bitcoin could break resistances; altcoins and DeFi benefit. Stablecoins lose temporary attractiveness. | | Rate hike | Credit cools off and equity falls. Dollar strengthens. | Bearish correction: capital exits risk assets; BTC and ETH pull back, while USDT/USDC gain demand as a safe haven. |
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๐ก Keys to understanding crypto reaction - Bitcoin acts as 'digital gold': it rises when thereโs uncertainty, but suffers if the dollar strengthens too much. - Ethereum and altcoins are more sensitive to capital flow; they react quickly to rate changes. BTCDropsBelow$77K#
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โBitcoin has shown a strong upward trend over the last 24 hours:
โOpening price: ~$70,741 USD
โCurrent price: ~$72,416 USD
โDaily change: An approximate increase of 2.37%.
โMovement Analysis for the Week
โShort-Term Bullish Momentum: The price has managed to break the $71,000 and $72,000 barriers strongly during the day. If the buying volume remains, the next important psychological target is at $73,000 - $75,000. The high reached today was $72,519, indicating that there is selling pressure near that level that the market is trying to absorb.
โSupport Levels: In the event of a technical correction after today's rise, the levels to watch to maintain the weekly bullish structure are:
โ$71,000: Former resistance level that should now act as support.
โ$70,700: The starting point of today; falling below this level could invalidate the initial optimism of the week.
๐ฅThe most important news of the first month of this year has arrived. Around 7:00-7:30 UTC on January 28th, the Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce its new interest rate decision.
๐๐Tonight's FOMC meeting is considered a crucial milestone for global monetary policy in 2026. If things go as expected, the Fed will cut interest rates while keeping them unchanged, and the subsequent press conference will be what the market will be watching most closely.
If the Fed unexpectedly cuts interest rates by 0.25% (a very low probability), the market could surge.
On the other hand, if the Fed raises interest rates by 0.25% (uncertain but still possible), prices could plummet.
Not only crypto, the interest rate decision and the FOMC meeting will affect global financial markets such as stocks, and even gold and silver.
The FOMC meeting is crucial: The agenda could cover the economy, inflation, employment figures, and most importantly, interest rate cuts this year, as Powell has only about four months left as Fed chairman.
๐จRemember: The market may be bad, but don't let your assets drop to zero. Be cautious with every position.
try not to over-leverage, invest a small portion of your total capital, always set ceilings and floors for your entries, do not enter halfway through them. I hope my advice helps you. Thank you
Cristian Benjamin
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I started today with 10usd and now I'm almost at 40usd, let's go, it can be done (I had traded before but with trump and lost everything since I was experimenting)
IoTeX Engages in Policy Discussions at Washington Summit
According to BlockBeats, the IoTeX team attended the Washington Policy Summit as the chair of the Blockchain Association DePIN working group. The team engaged in in-depth discussions with several key policymakers, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, Senator Bill Harley, and Representative Haley Stevens.
The summit focused on critical topics such as crypto market structure, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA). IoTeX co-founder Jing highlighted in discussions with SEC Chairman Atkins that machine networks and artificial intelligence are paving the way for a new economy. The on-chain tokenization of DePIN and RWA can help the U.S. open capital access, alleviate energy shortages during the AI revolution, and enable ordinary people to participate in the new economy, thereby promoting the widespread adoption of stablecoins.
Regarding crypto asset regulation, SEC Chairman Atkins expressed a positive outlook, stating that most tokens, including DePIN networks and digital tools, would not be classified as securities, and ICO fundraising might resume in the U.S. Atkins further revealed that the SEC plans to advance token classification and innovation exemption mechanisms next year to provide a clearer regulatory path.
As the global regulatory framework accelerates, IoTeX is deeply involved in high-level government dialogues, aiming to promote compliance processes based on technological innovation and support the U.S. in maintaining a leading position in digital currency developments within decentralized infrastructure and AI sectors.
this seems more like it's going down, I say this because there's a layer of btc that is crashing. so I don't really know what the hell these people are doing haha
Copy trading is the best if you want to be helping because many cannot enter on time as you wish
Professor Mike Official
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