【The Fed hikes rates for the first time in three years, lifting the rate to 4%📉】
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The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, moving the target range up to 3.75%–4%. This is the first rate hike since 2023, and all 12 members voted in favor. The rationale: persistent high inflation and oil prices in the Middle East are squeezing the outlook, and markets expect another hike later this year.
First, let’s separate one thing: rate hikes aren’t entirely bad news. The market had previously priced in a more than 85% chance of a hike, while “standing pat” was left at just 13.3%. The bad news was priced in early—the real disagreement lies in the wording and subsequent guidance.
What’s more worth watching is the White House’s reaction. On the day, Trump said he still trusts Powell, but that rates should be brought below 1%. He demanded a cut of 3 percentage points and even said the board is intentionally going against him.
For crypto, what rate hikes do is raise the risk-free rate, putting pressure on the valuations of risk assets. But Bitcoin didn’t crash this time—over the past 24 hours it’s still up about 1%. Last week it closed below the 50-week moving average of $77,400.
Do you think this round of rate hikes is the final heavy blow before a bull market, or a signal that Bitcoin is starting to become “desensitized” to such news? Discuss in the comments.
#美联储加息是否已成定局 #美联储加息25基点美股收跌 #点阵图预示2026年再加息一次
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The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, moving the target range up to 3.75%–4%. This is the first rate hike since 2023, and all 12 members voted in favor. The rationale: persistent high inflation and oil prices in the Middle East are squeezing the outlook, and markets expect another hike later this year.
First, let’s separate one thing: rate hikes aren’t entirely bad news. The market had previously priced in a more than 85% chance of a hike, while “standing pat” was left at just 13.3%. The bad news was priced in early—the real disagreement lies in the wording and subsequent guidance.
What’s more worth watching is the White House’s reaction. On the day, Trump said he still trusts Powell, but that rates should be brought below 1%. He demanded a cut of 3 percentage points and even said the board is intentionally going against him.
For crypto, what rate hikes do is raise the risk-free rate, putting pressure on the valuations of risk assets. But Bitcoin didn’t crash this time—over the past 24 hours it’s still up about 1%. Last week it closed below the 50-week moving average of $77,400.
Do you think this round of rate hikes is the final heavy blow before a bull market, or a signal that Bitcoin is starting to become “desensitized” to such news? Discuss in the comments.
#美联储加息是否已成定局 #美联储加息25基点美股收跌 #点阵图预示2026年再加息一次
