Most traders (87.6%) are betting on a 25 basis point rate cut. But here's the thing: the real action starts when Powell wraps up his speech. That's when Bitcoin shows its hand.
Let's rewind. Last four FOMC events? Bitcoin didn't exactly throw a party: • June 18 – rates stayed flat, BTC tanked 6.36% • July 30 – another hold, BTC stumbled again
See the pattern? It's not just about the cut itself. It's Powell's tone, the forward guidance, the market's gut reaction in those first few hours.
Today could flip the script—or repeat history. Either way, volatility's practically guaranteed.
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StrawberryIce
· 11h ago
Once again, we have to watch Powell's expression... As soon as this guy speaks, BTC has to listen carefully. 87.6% of people are betting on interest rate cuts, betting very confidently. Just worried that it will end in disappointment again.
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IfIWereOnChain
· 11h ago
Haha, it's Powell showtime again. This guy's words are more important than the actual rate cuts...
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bridgeOops
· 11h ago
The few hours of Powell's speech were more exciting than the data itself. 87.6% of people bet on 25 basis points, but I bet on how BTC will react.
FOMC meeting today—markets are buzzing.
Most traders (87.6%) are betting on a 25 basis point rate cut. But here's the thing: the real action starts when Powell wraps up his speech. That's when Bitcoin shows its hand.
Let's rewind. Last four FOMC events? Bitcoin didn't exactly throw a party:
• June 18 – rates stayed flat, BTC tanked 6.36%
• July 30 – another hold, BTC stumbled again
See the pattern? It's not just about the cut itself. It's Powell's tone, the forward guidance, the market's gut reaction in those first few hours.
Today could flip the script—or repeat history. Either way, volatility's practically guaranteed.