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Bitcoin Falls 4% as Hawkish Fed Tone Shakes Markets
Bitcoin came under pressure following the latest Jackson Hole remarks, with BTC falling around 4% as markets reacted to a more hawkish-than-expected Federal Reserve message.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that inflation remains too high and that the 2% PCE target remains firmly in focus. He also suggested that financial conditions may not be restrictive enough to bring inflation down at the desired pace.
📉 Rate-Cut Expectations Face Pressure
The comments have put renewed attention on the possibility of higher-for-longer interest rates.
If inflation remains sticky, the Federal Reserve could delay rate cuts or maintain restrictive policy for longer than investors currently expect.
That matters for Bitcoin because tighter monetary conditions can reduce liquidity and weaken demand for risk assets.
👀 Inflation Data Is Now Key
The next major catalyst could be upcoming US inflation data, particularly PCE figures.
A softer inflation reading could revive expectations for monetary easing, while another strong reading could reinforce the hawkish narrative.
For now, Bitcoin traders are watching the relationship between inflation, Fed policy and liquidity closely.
The big question: Can BTC recover, or will higher-for-longer rates keep pressure on risk assets?
⚠️ Not financial advice. DYOR.
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