Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Inflation Data and Market Reactions
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Despite a slight uptrend in PCE inflation data, Bitcoin maintained its stability as US stocks rebounded. Analysts predict reduced sensitivity to Fed interest rate changes.
In the latest market update, Bitcoin (BTC) remained stable on Thursday despite a notable rise in personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation data. The June PCE print came in at 3.7% year-on-year, matching expectations and marking the first month-over-month decline since 2020.
The relief from earlier semiconductor sell-offs also contributed to a positive sentiment across major risk assets like US stocks. The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite saw gains of 1% and 2.3%, respectively, as investors took comfort in the inflation data conforming to expectations.
While the PCE numbers ended an uptrend, they still remained above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%. Analysts at The Kobeissi Letter noted that although the June figure was the second-highest since October 2024, it did not trigger significant market reactions. John Hopkins economist Steve Hanke echoed this sentiment by describing inflation as a persistent issue for the Fed.
In response to the latest Federal Reserve meeting where interest rates were left unchanged, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecast that future rate announcements would have less impact on Bitcoin’s price performance. He pointed out that historical changes in interest rates have been substantial and more modest increases are expected moving forward.
Hougan further predicted that the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will likely adopt a stance similar to former chair Alan Greenspan, with smaller-scale rate adjustments compared to his predecessor Jerome Powell. This shift is anticipated to support risk-asset performance in line with expectations from US President Donald Trump’s administration.
Traders should continue monitoring upcoming economic indicators and interest-rate announcements for further market movements. The next key events include the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decisions, which could influence broader market trends.
Source: Cointelegraph. Summarized and rewritten by the Vexoda Newsroom. This is market news, not financial advice.