Bitcoin trades around **$74,000–$74,300** (March 18, 2026, midday UAE), stalling after failing to hold $75K–$76K highs.

Key drags:

Lingering risk-off sentiment from past assassination attempts.

FOMC today: near-certain hold at 3.5–3.75%, but dot plot + Powell’s tone could signal fewer 2026 cuts amid sticky inflation and Middle East oil shocks → hawkish tilt risks “sell the news” drop to $72K–$73K.

On-chain: volume down, shorts eased, bulls cautious. ETF flows slowed, treasury buys provide support.

Dovish Powell → rebound to $78K+. Hawkish surprise → test $68K–$70K. High volatility post-announcement expected.

Chop incoming—position carefully! #Bitcoin #FOMC #Crypto #BinanceSquare

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