{"id":90442,"date":"2025-10-29T21:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=90442"},"modified":"2025-10-29T22:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:10:51","slug":"bitcoin-shows-tepid-reaction-to-feds-rate-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/bitcoin-shows-tepid-reaction-to-feds-rate-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Shows Tepid Reaction to Fed’s Rate Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"

On October 29, the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) reduced the key interest rate by 25 basis points for the second consecutive time, bringing it to 3.75-4%. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“Available indicators suggest moderate growth in economic activity. Employment growth has slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has slightly increased but remained low until August; more recent data confirm this trend. Inflation has risen since the beginning of the year and remains somewhat high,” the press release states.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The meeting’s outcome aligned with investor expectations, resulting in a muted market reaction. Bitcoin’s chart shows volatility and high trading volumes, yet no drastic change in price.<\/p>\n

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15-minute BTC\/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency is trading around $111,500, having lost 3% in 24 hours.<\/p>\n

The price of Ethereum has fallen below $4,000.<\/p>\n

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15-minute BTC\/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other top-10 capitalized assets also entered the “red” zone. TRX fell by 11% over 24 hours, while DOGE dropped by 3.7%.<\/p>\n

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Source: CoinGecko<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Fear and Greed Index<\/a> remains neutral at 51.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alternative.me<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fed’s Future Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the long term, the Fed aims for an annual inflation rate of 2%.<\/p>\n

The committee also decided to end the reduction of the total volume of securities (QT) from December 1.<\/p>\n

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“[The Fed] will be ready to adjust monetary policy as necessary if risks arise that could impede achieving its goals. Assessments consider a wide range of information, including labor market conditions, inflation pressures and expectations, as well as financial and international developments,” the regulators clarified.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

During a press conference<\/a>, Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that the U.S. economy is currently significantly affected by the government shutdown. This has also delayed the release of several important indicators.<\/p>\n

Powell added that President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are contributing to inflation growth. Prices are rising in affected categories of goods.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the chairman believes that the risks of a weakening labor market are increasing.<\/p>\n

Analyst Axel Adler Jr. suggested<\/a> a new Bitcoin rally might occur following the Fed meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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