Bitcoin recovery stalls after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and cited ongoing uncertainty tied to the Middle East. The move sent BTC back under $75,000, weakening a rebound that had started to build earlier in the week.
The Fed hold added pressure to an already fragile market
According to Cointelegraph, FOMC minutes confirmed that the Fed would keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged while flagging broader uncertainty around inflation risks and geopolitical developments. Bitcoin reacted negatively even though the rate decision itself was widely expected.
That matters because markets were not just watching the decision. Traders were also listening for any sign of renewed confidence from Chair Jerome Powell, and instead got a tone that reinforced caution.
Bitcoin’s technical rebound now looks less secure
The report notes that Bitcoin slipped to an intraday low near $74,937, falling back below a key moving average that some traders had been watching as a possible confirmation of a support-resistance flip. While some analysts still see the move as a stop-hunt or position-clearing event, the inability to decisively reclaim momentum leaves BTC vulnerable.
Glassnode data also pointed to a more defensive setup, with rising bearish leverage, stronger short-term profit taking, and weaker demand preventing a cleaner continuation of the prior bullish trend.
Why the next Bitcoin move matters
Even with the weakness, analysts still point to a dense accumulation zone between roughly $65,000 and $70,000, supported by institutional ETF flows and rising CME open interest. That means the broader structure is not broken, but the shorter-term path is getting more fragile.
For traders, the key question is whether this is just a post-Fed shakeout or the start of a deeper momentum failure. If Bitcoin cannot stabilize quickly, the market may shift from cautious optimism back to defensive positioning.
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Source: Cointelegraph
