The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut since September 2024, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00-4.25%. The decision was unanimous, with Chair Powell citing progress on inflation and a cooling labor market. Powell emphasized that the Committee would remain data-dependent but signaled the possibility of additional…
**BTC Under Pressure: Macroeconomic Headwinds Push Price to $77,460** BTC is retreating this Thursday, May 21, 2026, trading at $77,460, while ETH follows suit at $2,127. The day saw a slight gain of 0.8%, but the week has plunged by 2.3%, indicating persistent selling pressure. Trading volumes remain moderate as investors hesitate to take aggressive…
The US economy added only 142,000 jobs in April, falling short of the 180,000 consensus estimate. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, while wage growth moderated to 0.3% month-over-month. The softer labor market data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would begin cutting rates at its June meeting. Bitcoin surged past $72,000 following the…
The March CPI report showed inflation easing to 3.0% annually, the slowest pace in over a year. Core CPI decelerated to 3.2%, with shelter costs finally showing meaningful moderation. The data boosted market expectations for a rate cut at the June FOMC meeting. Crypto markets responded positively, with Bitcoin reclaiming $70,000 as traders priced in…
Winter Consolidation: BTC and ETH Stall as Macro Uncertainty Weighs The week concludes on a mixed note for crypto markets. BTC is trading at $67,849, a slight retreat from the start of the week, while ETH remains stagnant at $2,053. Trading volumes have stayed moderate, signaling widespread caution among investors. **Analysis: A Week of Waiting**…