Crypto Traders Freeze Trades
Crypto traders are freezing their moves. 📉 Here is why the upcoming US FOMC minutes have the entire market on edge.
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Why are crypto traders suddenly freezing their trades just as the market seemed ready for a landmark rally? They are locked in a high-stakes waiting game for the US FOMC minutes on Wednesday, July 8th, which could signal a significant turning of the tide.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh recently warned in Centra that policymakers will prioritize price stability despite holding rates steady for a fourth straight meeting. Allianz analyst Ludovic Subran also warns that soaring AI demand and an energy-fueled economy will push inflation to peak above 3.7%.
These pressures have triggered a big swing in expectations, pushing the odds of a September rate hike to 45.4%. Now, anxious investors are staying on the sidelines, knowing that higher interest rates could severely crush the appetite for risk-sensitive digital assets.
