BTC has surpassed $63,700 again due to exciting statements from a Fed member. Every signal regarding the Fed’s rate cut pace is critically important. For the cryptocurrency markets to witness faster increases, we need to see the Fed’s concerns over labor market weakness reflected in their actions. We are observing this unfold.
Why is Bitcoin Rising?
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$77,710 (BTC) has begun to rise again due to comments from Fed member Goolsbee. He expressed satisfaction with a 50 basis point rate cut decision and noted that the Fed is now focusing on risks to employment as well as inflation. Today, both Bostic and Kashkari mentioned similar topics. Goolsbee stated:
“Next year, we may need significantly more rate cuts; interest rates need to decrease substantially. I’m comfortable with the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut, as it shows the Fed’s focus on both inflation and employment risks. It doesn’t make sense to keep interest rates at a ten-year high while hoping for things to go well. The unemployment rate is at levels many consider full employment. Disruption in the labor market typically occurs rapidly.”
Fitch Ratings has indicated that it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to implement a 25 basis point rate cut in its November and December meetings. This scenario would align with the market’s expectation of a total 100 basis points cut for the year. Despite Fitch’s comments suggesting modest cuts in this easing cycle, there is ongoing debate among Fed members regarding this issue.
Cryptocurrencies could rise further as the clarity on the pace of rate cuts deepens and concerns about the state of the labor market grow.
