Bitcoin slipped to just above $63,000 early Tuesday before bouncing back slightly to around $63,400. The slide coincided with a sharp plunge in South Korea’s Kospi index, which dropped nearly 11% to its lowest point since April, driven by heavy losses in tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The Kospi’s fall leaves it more than 36% down from its mid-June peak, rattling Asian markets and spilling over into crypto sentiment.
Fed Rate Decision and Inflation Data Set to Shake Markets
Bitcoin’s trajectory this week hinges on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate announcement on Wednesday, followed by critical inflation and GDP figures on Thursday. Market expectations tilt toward a 0.25% rate hike, though some strategists warn this might underestimate the Fed’s hawkish stance. Citadel Securities’ Frank Flight highlighted the potential for a sharper policy shift, which could intensify volatility.
The CME Group’s FedWatch tool currently shows just a 33.7% chance of a rate increase, reflecting uncertainty among traders. Still, the looming Fed moves add pressure on Bitcoin, already weighed down by global market jitters.
Clarity Act Delays Dampen Institutional Crypto Flows
Adding to the bearish tone, the probability of the Clarity Act passing this year a bill anticipated to unlock significant institutional capital for crypto has declined. This legislative uncertainty further clouds the outlook for Bitcoin and broader digital assets in the near term.
Bitcoin Slides Amid South Korean Market Crash and U.S. Senate Delay on Crypto Bill details the legislative hurdles that are now part of the market’s calculations.
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