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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Declines as Fed Projects Interest Rate Rise in 2023

The U.S. central bank also increased estimates of coming inflation to 3% from the 2.2% projection in March, largely due to transitory factors.

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Federal Reserve Officials Raise 2021 Inflation Projection, Powell Addresses Asset Purchases

This was a significant increase from the 2.4% officials were predicting in March.

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Markets Await the Fed’s News

Crypto markets update and outlook from QCP Capital Co-founder Darius Sit ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. How will the Fed respond to the jump in U.S. inflation, and how will it impact the crypto markets?

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Bitcoin Enters Wait-and-See Phase Ahead of Fed Statement

Wednesday's Fed policy statement is likely to see a binary market reaction.

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Paul Tudor Jones Could Go ‘All In’ on Inflation Trades, Wants 5% Bitcoin Allocation

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said Monday if the Fed insists rising prices is transitory, then he will go "all in" on inflation trades and allocate at least 5% of his portfolio to bitcoin. He said he sees BTC as a great way to protect wealth over the long run. "The Hash" panel explores the Fed's narrative around inflation and whether Jones' support for bitcoin fits in.

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3 Things to Watch for Before Calling a Bitcoin Bottom

The Fed's dot plot may show rate hikes before end-2023 versus the March projections that signaled none until 2024, one analyst said.

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Paul Tudor Jones Could Go 'All In' on Inflation Trades, Wants 5% Bitcoin Allocation

Jones sees BTC as a great way to protect wealth over the long run.

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Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Tops $8T for First Time

The U.S. central bank will continue buying Treasury and mortgage bonds to support the economy.

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US Consumer Prices Rise Faster Than Expected in May

The Consumer Price Index is important to bitcoin investors who are watching for signs of inflation.


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Bitcoin Suffers Steepest Drop in 10 Days as US Monetary Policy Causes 'Short-Term Jitters'

Bitcoin continues its descent amid whispers of U.S. Federal Reserve tapering economic stimulus and China's ongoing pressure on crypto miners.

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