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The post Fed Makes First Rate Cut of the Year, Lowers Rates by 25 Bps appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve has made its first Fed rate cut this year following today’s FOMC meeting, lowering interest rates by 25 basis points (bps). This comes in line with expectations, while the crypto market awaits Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech for guidance on the committee’s stance moving forward. FOMC Makes First Fed Rate Cut This Year With 25 Bps Cut In a press release, the committee announced that it has decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 bps from between 4.25% and 4.5% to 4% and 4.25%. This comes in line with expectations as market participants were pricing in a 25 bps cut, as against a 50 bps cut. This marks the first Fed rate cut this year, with the last cut before this coming last year in December. Notably, the Fed also made the first cut last year in September, although it was a 50 bps cut back then. All Fed officials voted in favor of a 25 bps cut except Stephen Miran, who dissented in favor of a 50 bps cut. This rate cut decision comes amid concerns that the labor market may be softening, with recent U.S. jobs data pointing to a weak labor market. The committee noted in the release that job gains have slowed, and that the unemployment rate has edged up but remains low. They added that inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated. Fed Chair Jerome Powell had also already signaled at the Jackson Hole Conference that they were likely to lower interest rates with the downside risk in the labor market rising. The committee reiterated this in the release that downside risks to employment have risen. Before the Fed rate cut decision, experts weighed in on whether the FOMC should make a 25 bps cut or…

Key Takeaways El Salvador is steadfast in maintaining its bitcoin accumulation strategy. Amid a decline that saw the apex crypto’s price drop below the $90,000 mark for the first time since April 2025, the Central American nation added 1098 BTC, worth nearly $100 million, to its coffers over the past week. On Tuesday, President Nayib... The post El Salvador “Buys The Dip”, Adds 1098 BTC To Growing National Bitcoin Treasury appeared first on BiteMyCoin.

The post FedWatch Predicts Small Fed Rate Cut in December appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: FedWatch data suggests possible Fed rate cut in December. Unchanged rates probability slightly higher at 51.1%. Market reactions include major crypto liquidations. BlockBeats News reports on CME’s “FedWatch” data indicating a 48.9% chance of a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in December, with 51.1% probability of rates staying unchanged. Crypto markets closely watch potential Fed moves, impacting asset volatility. $7.9 billion in liquidations reflect market reactions to macroeconomic signals. FedWatch Predicts Small Fed Rate Cut in December The CME’s FedWatch tool captures current market expectations regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate stance. As of mid-November, there is a nearly even split between expectations for a cut and for no change, hinting at market uncertainty. Such monetary policy speculations often precede notable shifts in financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Leading digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum could witness significant price reactions depending on any Fed announcement. Market reactions remain cautious amid this uncertainty. The crypto community is focused on potential ripple effects across asset prices, highlighted by the recent major liquidation events tied to speculative positioning. Bitcoin and Ethereum: Coping with Potential Policy Shifts Did you know? In similar past cycles, crypto markets have experienced sharp volatility surges ahead of FOMC meetings, reflecting trader positioning in anticipation of outcomes. Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $91,457.44, with a market cap of $1.82 trillion and a dominance of 58.32%, according to CoinMarketCap as of November 19, 2025. Over the past 24 hours, BTC saw a trading volume of $86.42 billion, marking a decrease of 19.55%, with its price rising by 1.97%. However, a seven-day decline of 11.31% continues to reflect broader market nervousness. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04:48 UTC on November 19, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Analytical insights indicate the potential for financial market upheaval if the Federal…