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FOMC Hawkishness Hammers Crypto Rally - But Bulls See Buying Opportunity

FOMC Hawkishness Hammers Crypto Rally - But Bulls See Buying Opportunity

Author:
Coindesk
Published:
2025-08-20 18:37:43
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Hawkish FOMC Minutes Knocks Legs Out of Crypto Bounce

Federal Reserve minutes just torpedoed the crypto recovery—sending Bitcoin and altcoins tumbling as traders priced in prolonged higher rates.

Market Carnage Across Board

Major cryptocurrencies shed billions in market cap within hours. Bitcoin plunged 8%, Ethereum dropped 12%, while speculative altcoins got absolutely crushed. The Fed's unwavering inflation stance means risk assets face headwinds—and crypto's taking the hardest hit.

Institutional Players Pounce

While retail panics, smart money's accumulating positions at these levels. History shows Fed pivots eventually come—and crypto tends to front-run traditional markets when they do. This isn't the first 'hawkish' scare, and it won't be the last.

Long-term holders know the drill: weak hands fold during Fed fear, while conviction builds discounted portfolios. Because let's be honest—Wall Street's been wrong about crypto more times than a day trader's leverage play.

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