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The price of Bitcoin saw a resurgence, climbing close to $65,000 after hitting overnight lows on Tuesday.
However, with the Federal Reserve meeting set to conclude on Wednesday, the crypto market is on edge, awaiting cues on whether the recent correction has run its course.
Market Sentiment and Recent Corrections
Having marked a string of record highs in recent weeks, the leading cryptocurrency experienced a sharp downturn from nearly $74,000 last Thursday. It plunged over 15% to dip below $63,000 by early Tuesday, dragging down other digital assets.
The correction follows higher-than-anticipated inflation figures in the U.S. last week. This unexpected rise in inflation could potentially deter the central bank from implementing monetary policy easing measures, thereby delaying anticipated interest rate cuts.
Analyst Insights on Market Dynamics
According to Vetle Lunde, a senior digital asset analytics firm K33 Research senior analyst, market expectations center on the Federal Reserve maintaining unchanged interest rates.
According to Coin Desk, investors closely monitor any adjustments to the dot plot, representing Fed committee members' interest rate projections for the coming year. Any delay in interest rate cuts due to persistently high inflation levels could impact market sentiment.
Based on a Crypto News report, drawing insights from the analyzed market signals, Ethereum's price may sidestep further excessive volatility in the upcoming days. Bulls are eyeing a reassembly near the $3,200 support level to lay the groundwork for an imminent recovery phase.
Impact of Investor Behavior
Lunde highlights disappointing flows into U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs in recent days, attributing it in part to investor caution ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Investors appear hesitant to take significant risks until the meeting's outcome is known.
Potential Market Response
A more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve could dampen investors' enthusiasm for riskier assets like cryptocurrencies, exerting downward pressure on prices and potentially prolonging the ongoing correction.
As the crypto market braces for the outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting, investors remain attentive to signals that could influence market dynamics in the days ahead.
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