As anticipated by the majority of analysts, the American Federal Reserve (FED) has just maintained its unchanged rates for the third consecutive time in 2025. This decision comes in a context of increasing economic uncertainty and persistent political pressures.
In short
- The Fed maintains its unchanged rates at 4.25-4.50%, in accordance with market expectations.
- The FOMC press release stresses that uncertainty surrounding the economic prospects has further increased.
- Bitcoin is currently exchanging around $ 96,400, continuing an increase started even before the Fed's announcement.
Between prudence and political pressure
Tonight at 8 p.m. French time, the financial markets and the crypto community were on maximum alert for the long -awaited announcement of the American federal reserve. Unsurprisingly, and in accordance with the forecasts of many economic analysts, the Fed maintained its guiding rates unchanged in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
In his press release official, the institution says that ” economic activity continued to grow at a sustained pace Despite certain fluctuations in net exports. She also notes that “ labor market conditions remain solid »With an unemployment rate stabilized at a low level in recent months.
The American central bank recognizes, however, that “ Inflation remains somewhat high “, Justifying the maintenance of a restrictive monetary policy.
The FOMC says to itself ” firmly determined to support full employment and bring inflation back to its 2% objective “, While indicating that” uncertainty surrounding economic perspectives has further increased ».
This decision comes despite the political pressures exerted by Donald Trump, who recently described Powell as “loser” and demands an immediate drop in rates to support his economic and commercial initiatives.
The committee will also continue to reduce its assessment by continuing ” to reduce its assets to treasure titles, debt titles and titles backed by mortgage claims ».
Bitcoin awaiting a strong signal
Unlike the expectations of a volatile reaction linked to the Fed announcements, Bitcoin has an increase of 2% to reach 96,400 dollars, continuing its upward trend independently of the rate decision. This resilience suggests that other fundamental factors are currently supporting the Crypto market.
Bitcoin technical indicators remain positive, with confirmed bullish trends on all time horizons.
This increase is a continuation of the impressive rebound of 10% recorded the previous week, strengthening the confidence of investors in digital assets.
The maintenance of a restrictive monetary policy by the Fed therefore has not started the optimism of the crypto markets, which now seem less sensitive to monetary policy decisions than to dynamics specific to the increasing institutional ecosystem and institutional adoption.
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