Odaily Planet Daily reports that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will vote in ten minutes on advancing Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chairman. (Jinshi)

According to Huoxun Finance, Bitcoin continued to consolidate above $77,000 on Wednesday, with market sentiment leaning towards caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. This FOMC meeting is considered a key moment, with most expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged, but the focus is on whether Fed Chairman Powell will deliver a "higher-for-longer" hawkish signal. Furthermore, this meeting may be his last as chairman, and the market is pricing in the uncertainty surrounding policy direction and potential power transitions. Overall, Bitcoin remains in a structure of low liquidity and high event risk, and may continue to fluctuate between $72,000 and $80,000 in the short term until the Fed's policy path becomes clearer.

Bitcoin traded in a range above $77,000 on Wednesday, with the market remaining cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Market data shows Bitcoin fluctuated between approximately $75,689 and $77,837 during the session, last trading at around $77,100. This FOMC meeting is considered a key juncture, with the market widely expecting interest rates to remain unchanged. However, the real focus is on whether Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will release a "higher-for-longer" hawkish signal. Furthermore, this meeting may be his last as Fed Chairman, adding to the market's uncertainty regarding pricing policy and the potential transfer of power. In terms of funding, US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed course after nine consecutive days of net inflows. SoSoValue data shows that on April 28th, ETFs saw a net outflow of approximately $89.68 million, with BlackRock's IBIT experiencing a single-day outflow of approximately $112 million, while the Ethereum ETF also recorded a net outflow of $21.8 million. On-chain data also indicates caution. CryptoQuant points out that on April 27th, exchanges saw a net inflow of 9905 BTC, the largest single-day inflow in nearly 30 days. Exchange reserves have also recently rebounded. If this inflow cannot be quickly absorbed, the price may retest the $74,000–$75,000 support range. On the macro level, fluctuations in oil prices and changes in the Middle East energy landscape continue to influence inflation expectations, which some analysts believe may limit the Federal Reserve's future easing measures. Meanwhile, market liquidity continues to weaken, with institutional trading volume and perpetual contract activity both at low levels, making any policy surprises potentially amplify price volatility. Overall, Bitcoin remains in a "low liquidity + high event risk" structure, and in the short term, it may continue to fluctuate between $72,000 and $80,000, awaiting further clarification of the Federal Reserve's policy path. (The Block)

According to Odaily Planet Daily, on-chain analyst Ai Yi reported that Justin Sun has withdrawn all 93.41 million USDT from the Spack deposit pool. This amount once accounted for 9.89% of the USDT single pool deposit TVL. After being withdrawn half an hour ago, it has all been deposited into HTX. It is worth noting that Justin Sun also withdrew a "small" amount of 10,417 USDC. It is uncertain whether he will continue to withdraw funds.

According to Huoxun Finance, macro investor and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones stated on the podcast "Invest Like the Best" that Bitcoin is "the undisputed best inflation hedge." He noted that with a total supply cap of 21 million Bitcoins and less than 1 million remaining to be mined, combined with its decentralized nature, its scarcity is significantly higher than gold (gold's annual supply growth is approximately 2%). Jones has been allocating his portfolio to Bitcoin since 2020 to hedge against the risk of excessive central bank money printing, and the following year proposed increasing this asset class to 5%. He also highlighted potential risks, including the potential for "kinetic conflicts" arising from cyber warfare that could cripple electronic systems, and the potential impact of advancements in quantum computing technology on Bitcoin's security.

According to Huoxun Finance, macro investor and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones stated on the podcast "Invest Like the Best" that Bitcoin is "the undisputed best inflation hedge." He mentioned that Bitcoin's total supply is capped at 21 million, with less than 1 million currently available for mining. Combined with its decentralized nature, its scarcity is significantly higher than gold—gold's supply increases by approximately 2% annually. Jones has been investing in Bitcoin since 2020 to hedge against the risks of excessive central bank money printing, and the following year stated his intention to increase his allocation to 5%. He also pointed out potential risks, including the potential for "kinetic conflicts" arising from cyber warfare that could paralyze electronic systems, and the security threats posed by breakthroughs in quantum computing technology.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, macro investor and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones stated in a recent podcast interview that Bitcoin is "unequivocally the best inflation hedge" and calls it a "significant knockout opportunity" in the market. Jones pointed out that truly large-scale trading opportunities typically arise when market structures are imbalanced, assets are under-allocated, or policies are misjudged. He believes that Bitcoin outperforms gold in inflation trading due to its scarcity and decentralized nature. He emphasized that Bitcoin's total supply is capped at 21 million, with less than 1 million currently available for mining, while gold continues to increase its supply annually, thus giving Bitcoin a stronger advantage in terms of "scarcity." Jones recalled that in 2020, against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve and fiscal expansion, Bitcoin became one of the best-performing inflation hedges, subsequently increasing its allocation to around 5% of his portfolio. However, he also cautioned against risks, noting that in the event of a large-scale "kinetic conflict" or cyberwar-level incident, the electronic asset system could face systemic disruption, and Bitcoin could also be impacted. Furthermore, the risks associated with quantum computing and AI-driven future cryptography could also become a source of long-term uncertainty. (The Block)

According to the latest data from Gate.io, gold prices fell to $4,533.04 per ounce, a daily drop of 1.39%. Silver prices fell to $71.584 per ounce, a daily drop of 2.04%. The BVIX (BTC Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 41.50, a daily drop of 1.19%. The EVIX (ETH Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 58.50, a daily drop of 2.99%. In the foreign exchange market, the USD/CNH exchange rate rose 0.02% to 6.84094. The USD/JPY exchange rate rose 0.29% to 160.089. In global stock indices, the Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.38% to 5,811.75 points; the UK FTSE 100 fell 0.68% to 10,237.06 points; and the German DAX 40 fell 0.17% to 23,962.83 points. In commodities, WTI crude oil rose 4.77% to $107.15 per barrel, while Brent crude oil rose 4.67% to $115.56 per barrel. Gate allows users to directly trade traditional financial market products on its platform, providing a one-stop solution for precious metals, forex, global equity CFDs, major indices, and commodities, achieving deep integration of crypto assets and traditional financial assets. Gate TradFi features have been fully integrated into the Gate App and Web platform, allowing users to easily participate in global asset price trading without switching platforms, unlocking more strategies and opportunities outside the crypto market, and continuously enhancing their diversified asset allocation experience.

According to Huoxun Finance, market data shows that the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 21.95 points, or 0.04%, at 49,119.98 on Wednesday, April 29; the S&P 500 opened down 11.58 points, or 0.16%, at 7,127.22; and the Nasdaq Composite opened down 109 points, or 0.44%, at 24,554.8.

According to Huoxun Finance, during the opening of the US stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly by 0.04%, the S&P 500 fell by 0.07%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.28%. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI.O) surged 21.7% due to strong second-quarter earnings guidance,带动ON Semiconductor (ON.O) to rise 6.4% and Microchip Technology (MCHP.O) to rise 4.8%. Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO.O) saw its first-quarter results and second-quarter guidance both exceed expectations, sending its stock price up 35%.

According to data from msx.com, at the opening of the US stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.04%, the S&P 500 fell 0.07%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.28%. Cryptocurrency stocks generally declined, with Coinbase down 6.64%, Robinhood down 10.45%, Bit Digital down 1.91%, and Strategy down 2.06%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

According to Huoxun Finance, market data shows that total liquidations across the internet reached $231 million in the past 24 hours, including $73.8547 million in long positions and $157 million in short positions. Specifically, $18.616 million in Bitcoin long positions and $50.7051 million in short positions were liquidated; $14.1307 million in Ethereum long positions and $42.1335 million in short positions were liquidated. During the same period, 79,600 people worldwide experienced liquidations, with the largest single liquidation occurring on Binance's ETHUSDT trading pair, amounting to $6.6561 million.

According to an official announcement, Binance plans to launch the AIGENSYNUSDT perpetual contract on April 29, 2026 at 14:15 (UTC), offering up to 20x leverage. The contract will use USDT as the settlement asset, with a minimum trading unit of 1 AIGENSYN and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Funding fees will be settled every 4 hours. Futures copy trading will be available within 24 hours of launch.

According to an official announcement, Binance will launch the AIGENSYNUSDT perpetual contract on April 29, 2026 at 14:15 (UTC), supporting leverage up to 20x. The contract will be settled in USDT, with a minimum trading unit of 1 AIGENSYN and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Funding fees will be settled every 4 hours. Futures copy trading will also be available within 24 hours of launch.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that White House officials stated Trump discussed plans with oil companies to extend the blockade of Iran for several months if necessary. (Jinshi)

According to Gate.com data, Brent crude oil rose 4% on the day, currently trading at $108.14 per barrel. Spot gold fell to $4,540 per ounce, down 1.25% on the day.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that major investment banks are forecasting the Federal Reserve's future interest rate path, with rate cuts potentially starting as early as September: 1. Wells Fargo: Still expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points twice this year, in September and December respectively. 2. ANZ: The Fed is very likely to restart its rate-cutting cycle in the third quarter of this year, most likely at the September meeting. 3. Goldman Sachs: Expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points each in September and December, and believes that the possibility of a rate hike this year is very small. 4. Bank of America: Downside risks to economic growth lead us to continue to predict that the Fed will cut rates by 50 basis points later this year. 5. TD Securities: By the September decision, the market will have accumulated enough evidence to support the Fed's gradual return to an easing cycle. 6. Standard Chartered: Once Warsh's nomination is confirmed, the Fed will likely shift its focus to reviving the weak job market and resuming rate cuts. 7. Commerzbank: In the medium to long term, the Fed will not be able to resist the pressure from the US president and may cut rates for the first time at the end of the year, followed by two more rate cuts in 2027. 8. Danske Bank: Expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged throughout the summer and eventually resume rate cuts in September and December. 9. Barclays: If inflation falls as expected, the Fed is expected to gain sufficient confidence to begin easing policy around September. 10. ING: Maintains its forecast that the Fed will cut rates twice this year, in September and December. 11. BNY Mellon: Assuming the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the Fed will cut rates twice in the fourth quarter. (Golden Ten)

According to Huoxun Finance, the US dollar briefly rose to 160 against the Japanese yen, a new high since April 7.

According to Huoxun Finance, several major investment banks have conducted forward-looking analyses of the Federal Reserve's future interest rate path. Wells Fargo and ING both predict that the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points each in September and December; ANZ believes the rate-cutting cycle may resume in the third quarter; Goldman Sachs and Barclays stated that if inflation falls, the Fed will ease policy around September; and Bank of America predicts that the rate cut could reach 50 basis points.