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Fed Chair comments lower rate hike expectations, boosting crypto sentiment
What happened
During the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged that the global economy had aligned with the Federal Reserve's expectations, easing worries about high inflation. This led to a sharp downward repricing of rate hike expectations, with the likelihood of a quarter-percent hike in October dropping to 14.9 percent. Simultaneously, the Dollar retreated and crude oil prices declined, supporting crypto market sentiment and lifting Bitcoin to a 24-hour high of $82,539.
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Why it matters
The decline in anticipated rate hikes from the Federal Reserve reduced the opportunity cost for crypto assets. The retreat of the Dollar and the decline in crude oil prices further supported positive sentiment in the crypto market.
The Federal Reserve's tightening policy and concerns about supply shocks had previously fueled a crypto rally and prompted adjustments to rate hike forecasts.
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