After a rapid and strong recovery for the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins, that recovery appears to have stalled. Rising oil prices bring with them the risk of inflation, while expectations for Fed interest rate cuts are decreasing. While markets still expect the Fed to cut interest rates twice this year, data on the
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin $BTC$73,051.31 and the wider crypto market are taking a breather in advance of today’s Federal Reserve rate decision, which could confirm that the interest-rate backdrop is becoming less of a tailwind. The central bank is widely expected to keep the benchmark borrowing cost unchanged in
Bitcoin heads into the March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting with strong momentum, trading above $74,000 after eight consecutive daily gains. However, data compiled by bitcoin lender Two Prime suggests this strength may mask a recurring pattern, FOMC meetings have historically acted as short term bearish catalysts for $BTC. Looking at 2025, bitcoin posted
Data indicates a renewed surge in institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. According to market data, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net inflows on Tuesday, marking their seventh consecutive day of positive growth. This streak is the longest uninterrupted period of inflows since October 2025. According to data provider SoSoValue, ETFs
If bettor projections are any guide, the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates steady in the 3.50%–3.75% range on March 18, as war-driven energy prices and rising inflation expectations box policymakers into inaction. Bitcoin ($BTC) is trading near $74,000 after briefly touching $76,000 on Tuesday. Markets have fully priced in a hold, but volatility persists
Story Highlights Bitcoin’s rally stalls near $76K as traders eye Fed decision; a drop toward $69K could trigger $4B in liquidations and accelerate downside pressure. With weak momentum and crowded long positions, $BTC risks a sharp reset if $71K breaks, as liquidation cascades—not news—often drive sudden drops. Bitcoin started the week strong, rising nearly 7%,
Bestselling “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki is once again sounding the alarm on the global economy. He has warned his millions of followers that the “biggest bubble bust” in history is pretty much imminent. On the cusp of what could be a catastrophic market event that wipes out traditional wealth, the prominent financial
More Australians reported using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services in 2026 compared to the year before, but banking friction has continued to weigh on crypto users, according to a newly published report by crypto exchange Independent Reserve. The annual survey of 2,000 “everyday Australians” was conducted between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30. It
Bitcoin price has been trading flat in the past 24 hours, but the broader trend still shows strength. Over the last seven days, Bitcoin has gained more than 6%, signaling steady upward momentum. However, short-term signals now suggest the rally may slow down before the next move. The setup is not bearish yet, but it