Middle East Tensions, Fed Decision Shape Crypto Markets This Week
Cryptocurrency markets have recently been driven by interest rates and geopolitical risk. The U.S.-Iran conflict has increased pressure on energy prices and inflation, weighing on risk assets including Bitcoin. The collapse of a ceasefire in April and a renewed disruption to the truce following U.S. military strikes on June 9 have also made markets reluctant to view rebounds as a sustained trend. Policy signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are key this week because of their impact on the dollar, yen carry trades and market liquidity.
Bitcoin rose to nearly $66,000 on June 15, up almost 3.5% from June 12. The Bank of Japan raised its interest rate to 1% on June 16, while the Federal Reserve was expected to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75% on June 17. Attention that day also centered on World Liberty Financial, which is linked to the Trump family, using USD1 to pay the $250,000 prize for a White House UFC event. The token has about $4.6 billion in circulation.
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Cryptocurrency markets are heading into a week shaped by both macroeconomic policy and corporate earnings. Interest-rate decisions from the Bank of Japan, Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank could affect the dollar, liquidity and risk appetite. Results from Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood and Galaxy Digital will offer a gauge of demand across payments, brokerage and digital-asset businesses.
The Bank of Japan is due to decide rates on April 27, followed by the Federal Reserve on April 29, with rates expected to remain at 3.75%. The Bank of England and European Central Bank will announce their decisions on April 30. Robinhood and Galaxy Digital are scheduled to report results on April 28, with earnings per share estimated at $0.40 and a loss of $0.65, respectively. Bitcoin is trading at about $78,000, and hawkish signals could send it back to test the $72,000–$74,000 range.
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