Fed Holds Rates Steady: BTC 77K Effect

Fed Decision and BTC Market Reaction

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady for the third time this year as Middle East conflicts pushed up energy costs. At Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, it maintained its policy target in the 3.5-3.75% range; this was a session signaling the end of Jerome Powell’s tenure. The anticipated pre-decision move kept Bitcoin near $75,100 and Ethereum near $2,240; however, following the announcement, Bitcoin lost 1.4% and Ethereum 2.3% in the last 24 hours. The Fed emphasized that Middle East developments are creating uncertainty in the economic outlook and maintained its cautious stance. Current BTC price $77,258.50 (+1.58% 24h), in a sideways trend.

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Candidate: Crypto Connections

The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the full Senate for appointment as Fed Chair replacing Powell; with Republicans holding the majority, the final vote is on the horizon. Although Powell’s eight-year term ends next month, it was noted that Warsh would serve as interim chair if not confirmed by May 15. Warsh, with his $100 million fortune, has crypto-linked investments like Solana and Polymarket; he has a positive outlook on Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Coinbase International listed MegaETH (MEGA) futures contracts, and META launched Solana and Polygon-based stablecoin payments for creators using Stripe – crypto integration is accelerating.

BTC Technical Analysis and Support/Resistance Levels

RSI 58.56 (neutral), Supertrend bearish, EMA 20: $75,706. For detailed BTC analysis:

• Supports: S1 $71,926 (strong, -6.95%), S2 $75,669 (-2.11%)
• Resistances: R1 $79,439 (strong, +2.77%), R2 $77,692 (+0.51%)

While interest rate cuts are delayed, traders expect rates to remain steady until December according to CME FedWatch. Rising energy costs are complicating inflation; BTC futures are bracing for short-term volatility.