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US Stock Market Bets on Fed’s 2-Rate Cut: What Signal Does Bitcoin’s Soaring First Indicate?

Understanding the Impact of the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision on Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate policy on Wednesday at 2 a.m. Taiwan time. As the market awaits the Fed’s decision on interest rate cuts, the four major U.S. stock indices closed relatively flat on Tuesday. However, Bitcoin saw a significant uptrend, briefly surpassing $61,000. Despite this surge, derivative data suggests that Bitcoin investors remain cautious, with traders expressing doubts about the sustainability of the upward momentum.

The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Meeting

The Federal Reserve will hold monetary policy meetings on the 17th and 18th of this month, with the latest interest rate policy announcement expected around 2 a.m. Taiwan time on Thursday (the 19th). Analysts anticipate a rate cut, but opinions are divided on whether it will be a 1 or 2 percentage point cut. According to FedWatch data, the market currently predicts a 35% probability of a 1-point cut and a 65% probability of a 2-point cut.

Market Reaction and Performance

As investors await the Fed’s interest rate decision, there is a sense of caution among U.S. stock investors. While the U.S. Department of Commerce’s data on Tuesday showed a 0.1% month-on-month increase in retail sales in August, exceeding market expectations, the four major U.S. stock indices closed relatively flat.

On the other hand, Bitcoin started to show significant upward movement. Despite initially testing a low of $57,431 on the 17th, Bitcoin experienced a sharp rebound, reaching $61,343 on Tuesday night. The cryptocurrency continues to fluctuate around the $60,000 mark.

Bitcoin Market Analysis

There is a belief in the market that Bitcoin acts as a leading indicator for the overall economy. Typically, rate cuts are considered a major positive for risk assets like Bitcoin, as they inject significant liquidity into the market. However, despite Bitcoin briefly surpassing $61,000, derivative data indicates a lack of enthusiasm among investors. Traders remain skeptical about the sustainability of the upward trend.

To assess whether Bitcoin traders are turning bullish, one can look at the BTC futures premium. Despite Bitcoin’s surge from below $58,000 to $61,000, investor sentiment remains cautious, indicating a lack of confidence. Whether $61,000 will now act as a support level remains to be seen.

Additionally, the Bitcoin options skew indicator currently approaches 2%, indicating that the pricing of put options and call options is close, reflecting a neutral market sentiment that has persisted over the past week.

Factors Influencing the Market

Aside from the interest rate decision, there are two key factors that could impact the price trends:

1. The theory of “Bitcoin halving guarantees a rise” has been questioned. What sets this cycle apart from previous ones?

2. Analysts at Ark Invest believe that Bitcoin is in a “bullish trend,” with critical support levels at $52,000 and $46,000.

3. Standard Chartered Bank predicts a new all-time high for Bitcoin by the end of the year, regardless of the outcome of the U.S. election.

While U.S. stocks remained relatively flat, Bitcoin experienced a significant rebound. Despite skepticism in the derivatives market, the Federal Reserve’s decision will play a crucial role in shaping future trends.

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