Bitcoin Holds Steady Ahead of FOMC Decision as Market Eyes 25bps Rate Cut

The markets are looking at Bitcoin and the Federal Reserve today, as a large percentage of analysts anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction in the rate at the next FOMC meeting today.

This is following a reduction made just a month ago, which illustrates that the Fed is still keen on sustaining economic growth at a time when inflation is in a moderate phase.

Bitcoin Current Price Details

Bitcoin price is currently at approximately $113,400 as it holds its major support with a bullish trend. The asset has been trading well above the 7-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of $111,600, indicating a stable increase in demand from buyers.

The market’s volatility has increased by 190% over the last several days, reaching a 54% level, which often signals that traders are placing positions in anticipation of a possible breakout.

Critical Technicals and Market Psychology

Chart-wise, Bitcoin is still strong, despite the macroeconomic uncertainty. The great support area is in the region of $110,000, and the resistance is in the area of $117,000 and $119,000, which may decide the direction of a further move.

EMA50 is on par with the price of the day of $113,400, which means that the BTC is trying to break above. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 50, and it is neutral momentum with an equal number of buyers and sellers.

Market sentiment is optimistic, though. The traders anticipate higher volatility after the announcement of the FOMC since the rate decisions tend to affect the liquidity flows and risk appetite in a financial market.

The Fed being dovish will enhance the established uptrend, whereas a conservative approach would stimulate short-term corrections.

ETF Inflow Flagellates Surging Institutional Trust

Outside of macroeconomic events, on-chain metrics and ETF trading indicate a solid foundation for the current Bitcoin price range.

Last week, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of 202.4 million, which is an indication that they are experiencing continued institutional interest despite increasing volatility.

ARK 21Shares (ARKB) was a leader among the issuers with new inflows totaling $75.8 million, and in second place was Fidelity with its FBTC with $67 million and BlackRock with IBIT 59.6 million. Neutral or small activity was registered in other funds, such as those of Bitwise and VanEck.

Meanwhile, U.S. gold ETFs recorded yields (outflows) of over $2 billion, which highlights a possible outflow of institutional capital that is being redirected from safe assets to risky assets, such as Bitcoin.

According to analysts, having half of those outflows divert towards BTC funds would be a strong statement of the long-term strength of the asset.

The inflows that have been sustained also help strengthen the growing position of Bitcoin as a macro hedge and liquidity magnet in a new financial world.

As volatility increases and the ETF is on the verge of growth, and with a potential rate cut imminent, market observers are beginning to believe that Bitcoin will shortly experience a decisive breakout, the next phase in the current bull cycle.