Crypto markets experienced a slight boost following the US Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut. Analysts predict a larger bounce could be on the horizon. The central bank has implemented three consecutive interest rate cuts totaling 0.75% from September to December, triggering short-term sell-offs but potentially setting the stage for future gains.
Lower rates and decreased borrowing costs typically drive risk appetite and capital towards speculative assets like crypto. Historical trends indicate that Fed rate cuts have led to increased sentiment and price patterns in the market. CoinEx chief analyst Jeff Ko noted that the Fed’s recent rate cut was anticipated and factored into market expectations.
Fidelity Investments’ Director of Global Macro, Jurrien Timmer, observed that Bitcoin has not performed as well as stock markets this year, but the market is maturing compared to previous cycles. While it’s uncertain if a new crypto winter is approaching, Bitcoin’s network curve suggests the recent bull market is reaching maturity.
Despite a brief rise in crypto markets during Friday morning trading, Bitcoin faced resistance at $93,500, causing it to drop back to $92,300. The asset struggled to break through this level, highlighting the ongoing volatility and challenges in the market.
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