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Story: Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next Following Fed Chair Powell’s Remarks?

By MikeT

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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Economic Pressures. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.

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Bitcoin’s Muted Reaction to the Fed. In the hours after the announcement, Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction.

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Analysts See More Rate Cuts Ahead. Several market strategists believe the Fed’s rate cut is just the beginning.

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Institutional Demand Provides Additional Tailwinds. Beyond the Fed’s policy shift, other forces are already bolstering Bitcoin’s market outlook.

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Market Outlook: Bullish But Cautious. The outlook for Bitcoin heading into the final quarter of 2025 is shaped by two competing forces:…

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Conclusion. Bitcoin’s immediate reaction to the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 was subdued, but the long-term…

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Bitcoin held steady after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year, but analysts believe the long-term outlook remains bullish.

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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25%, setting it in a range between 4.25% and 4.50%.

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The cut marked the Fed’s first rate adjustment since December 2024. The decision came after U.S.

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Powell described the move as a “risk-management cut,” explaining that risks to inflation remain to the upside while risks to employment lean to the downside.

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In the hours after the announcement, Bitcoin showed little immediate reaction. The cryptocurrency traded around $116,600—roughly flat over 24 hours—after briefly climbing toward…

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This muted response was in line with broader markets. U.S. equities also remained under pressure, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dipping following the decision.

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Despite the flat price action, experts remain confident that looser monetary policy will eventually benefit Bitcoin and other digital assets.

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Several market strategists believe the Fed’s rate cut is just the beginning. Powell’s comments left the door open for additional cuts later in 2025, with projections showing the…

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Ira Auerbach, former head of digital assets at Nasdaq and now at Offchain Labs, told Decrypt that the Fed’s decision shows a clear path toward easier financial conditions.

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