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By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Strategy Stops Buying. Strategy halted its Bitcoin purchases. That's a big deal because the company has been one of the…
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Fed Inflation Numbers Shift Sentiment. The Federal Reserve released new inflation estimates.
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Bitcoin could fall toward $70,000. The move looks likely based on chart patterns and bigger economic forces pulling at the crypto market right now.
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A rising wedge has formed on Bitcoin's price chart, and traders know what that usually means.
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Strategy halted its Bitcoin purchases. That's a big deal because the company has been one of the most aggressive buyers in the market, scooping up coins pretty much every chance…
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The pause didn't come with much explanation. Strategy's been vocal about its Bitcoin strategy for months, talking up the asset and adding to its holdings regularly.
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The Federal Reserve released new inflation estimates. They came in hotter than expected, and that cooled off hopes for rate cuts anytime soon.
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Rate cuts would've been good for crypto. Lower rates make it cheaper to borrow money and encourage people to take more risk with their investments.
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The inflation data hit markets hard. Stocks pulled back, bonds moved, and crypto felt the pressure too.
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Market watchers are split on what happens next. Some think Bitcoin will hold above $70,000 despite the headwinds.
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And the Fed's inflation stance isn't going away. If prices stay elevated, the central bank will keep rates higher for longer.
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More context: BTC Bleeds $268M in ETF Exits as Fed Chair Rumors Swirl
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Strategy's pause adds another layer of uncertainty. The company's been a steady source of demand, buying Bitcoin through bull markets and bear markets alike.
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Bitcoin's current price action reflects this tension. The cryptocurrency has been choppy, moving up and down in a tight range as traders wait for more clarity.
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The $70,000 level matters psychologically. It's a round number that traders watch closely, and breaking below it could trigger more selling.
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