Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Oil Price Surge and Fed Rate Hike Speculation
Bitcoin remains relatively stable despite a slight decline following its recent strong rally amid broader market pressures. The cryptocurrency was trading at around $78,524 as of Tuesday, down 0.72%, while the S&P 500 also dipped by 0.37%. Rising oil prices near $100 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are fueling inflation concerns and increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike at its upcoming meeting. Markets now price roughly a 57% chance that the Fed will raise interest rates by 25 basis points, which could negatively impact risk assets like Bitcoin. The jobs report showing strong employment data has further tilted market sentiment toward hawkish positioning. Technical indicators suggest Bitcoin remains in a bullish phase but faces resistance above its golden zone and key moving averages. The broader stock indices also experienced declines with the Dow Jones falling 1.15%, while the Nasdaq held up better, slipping only slightly.
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