48 HOURS THAT WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF THE CRYPTO MARKET! $JTO
1. Fed Decision & Powell's "Fiery" Presser (Today)
The FOMC meeting concludes today, January 28.
Expectation: A "hold" (rates at 3.50%–3.75%).
The Danger: The market is watching for how Powell handles the political pressure to cut. If he remains "data-dependent" and refuses to budge, those red candles you mentioned aren't just a theory—they’re the likely reaction to a "hawkish pause."
2. Big Tech: The Earnings Gauntlet (Today & Tomorrow)
This is the heart of the "liquidity exit" risk:
Today (Jan 28): Microsoft and Meta report after the bell. They are the AI bellwethers. If they miss on AI ROI, the Nasdaq drags crypto down with it.
Tomorrow (Jan 29): Apple and Tesla take the stage. Apple is particularly vital as it's the ultimate retail sentiment indicator.
3.. PPI Data & Shutdown Deadline (Friday, Jan 30)
Friday is the "Day of Reckoning" for two reasons:
PPI (8:30 AM ET): This will confirm if producer inflation is actually cooling. If it's hot, the "higher for longer" narrative wins.
Shutdown Threat: The deadline to fund the government is Friday, Jan 30. Congress is currently deadlocked over ICE and border funding. A shutdown usually means a "flight to safety" (USD/Gold), which often leaves crypto out in the cold temporarily.
My advice to keep stops tight and avoid "catching knives" is the only rational play here. The liquidity environment is shifting in real-time.
