Bitcoin Price Pumps Back Above $67,000, Up 10% from Intra-day Lows Following Dovish Fed
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is pumping in wake of the latest Fed policy announcement, which saw the bank leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5% for a fifth successive meeting and continue to forecast three rate cuts in 2024.
Bitcoin was last trading above in the mid-$67,000s, up around 9% on the day. The BTC price has now bounced over 10% from earlier session lows under $61,000.
Markets appear to be rallying amid relief that, despite recent hotter-than-expected US inflation figures and activity data, the Fed remains set on cutting interest rates three times later this year.
SUMMARY OF FED DECISION (3/20/24):
1. Fed leaves rates unchanged for 5th straight meeting
2. Fed continues to expect 3 interest rate cuts in 2024
3. Core PCE inflation forecast for 2024 raised to 2.6%
4. Fed says inflation "has eased but remains elevated"
5. Fed does not…
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 20, 2024
That sent the US dollar and US yields tumbling, while the S&P 500 jumped 1% to new record levels.
That’s a great macro backdrop to help the Bitcoin price regain its footing.
Bitcoin has struggled recently amid a wave of profit-taking-related sell pressure since hitting record highs above $73,000 last week.
Bitcoin’s stunning recovery from intraday lows sends a strong message that the bulls are not down and out.
With macro tailwinds coming back three weeks out from the halving, and net spot Bitcoin ETF inflows likely to pick, Bitcoin could be set for a quick push back to its record highs in the $73,000s.
Wednesday’s close will be important. The Bitcoin price needs to confirm a breakout above its recent downwards trend channel.
That would signal a potential end to the recent bearish trend. While it does appear to have broken the downtrend, a
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