๐จ Fed Holds Rates Steady
What It Means for Crypto ๐
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%โ3.75% in the Jan 28, 2026 FOMC meeting, pausing after three cuts in late 2025.
๐๏ธ Jerome Powellโs message:
Data-dependent approach โ balancing inflation control with labor market stability, no rush for immediate cuts.
๐ Crypto Market Reaction
๐น Bitcoin (BTC):
Brief dip below $88K, then stabilized around $88,000 โ relief from prolonged high-rate fears.
YTD gains still strong (~5โ10%).
๐น Ethereum & Altcoins:
ETH held near $3,100, supported by ETF inflows.
SOL & XRP stayed resilient as Fed tone remained neutral.
๐ฎ Market Outlook
๐ Markets now price in a June rate cut (25 bps)
๐ Cooling inflation could fuel liquidity-driven rallies
๐ BTC $95K+ possible if macro conditions align
Powellโs steady stance reduces 2026 uncertainty โ quietly supporting a risk-on rebound for crypto, despite political pressure on the Fed.
๐ Is this the calm before the next crypto rally?
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