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Bitcoin Struggles at $88,000 Amid Fed Decision and Market Pressures

By Bruce Buterin

Bitcoin holds steady around $87,850 today after dipping to $86,000 over the weekend. Traders are on edge as they await the Federal Reserve's policy decision expected on Wednesday.

Controversy surrounds Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Trump administration has threatened a rare criminal investigation over Powell's management of a major renovation…

Bitcoin markets are reeling from continued selloffs and forced liquidations of leveraged positions. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.

Strategy., a company that has embraced bitcoin acquisitions, disclosed purchasing 2,932 bitcoin recently. Despite spending about $264.

Bitcoin's price faced a bearish turn last week, closing near $86,588 after failing to maintain momentum at $98,000, losing the $87,000 support level.

On the upside, a reclaim of $88,000 is necessary to stabilize the price. Resistance looms at $91,400 and $94,000, with $98,000 remaining a significant barrier.

Technical signals support the bearish outlook, with the bitcoin price closing below the 100-week simple moving average, a bearish MACD, and a declining relative strength index.

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index stands at 20 out of 100, indicating extreme fear in the market.

At this moment, bitcoin is valued at $87,698. It remains 1% below its recent high of $88,635 and 2% above its recent low of $86,126.

On January 26, analysts from Bitcoin Magazine noted that the current market conditions are closely linked to investor sentiment following the recent market turbulence.

The recent actions of Strategy., purchasing nearly 3,000 bitcoins, highlight the ongoing interest from corporate entities in digital assets despite market volatility.

As the Federal Reserve meeting approaches, the cryptocurrency market remains on edge. The potential for policy shifts or unexpected announcements could lead to significant…

Meanwhile, bitcoin's technical indicators continue to signal caution. The MACD's bearish territory suggests that sellers still have the upper hand, and the relative strength…

The focus on the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision is heightened by the recent actions of the U.S. government.

Meanwhile, on January 26, Strategy. reported through an SEC filing that its bitcoin acquisition strategy remains aggressive, despite the volatile market conditions.

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