FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | March 17, 2025

Federal Reserve Set to Announce Interest Rate Decision This Week

According to CME FedWatch data, the Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision at 2:00 a.m. ET on March 20. Markets assign a 98% probability to holding rates steady and only a 2% chance of a rate cut.

U.S. Long-Term Inflation Expectations Hit 30-Year High for Third Straight Month

The U.S. long-term inflation expectations index has remained at a 30-year high for the third straight month. Deutsche Bank’s Matthew Luzzetti notes this restricts the Fed’s ability to ease policy unless labor market weakness becomes evident.

SEC’s Hester Peirce Backs Cryptocurrency Safe Harbor Proposal

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce reaffirmed her support for a "safe harbor" to foster crypto innovation, emphasizing in an interview that the SEC aims to encourage disclosure without instilling fear of enforcement. She believes clear guidelines can help innovators share information confidently while navigating regulatory uncertainty in the evolving cryptocurrency space.

Bitcoin Is Poised to Enter a Historically Strong Month

Analyst Timothy Peterson reports that Bitcoin is entering a "golden window period" during the historically strong months of April and October. Based on past seasonal trends, he predicts Bitcoin could reach $126,000 by June 1. This projection suggests more than 50% growth from its current price of $82,967, signaling strong upside potential in the coming months.

Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up Over 60,000 BTC in Just One Week

On March 16, analyst Ali revealed Bitcoin whales accumulated over 60,000 BTC in one week, signaling strong bullish sentiment.

Short-Term Volatility Meets Long-Term Opportunity in the Crypto Market

BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul highlights a sharp contrast between short-term market uncertainty faced by crypto traders and the continued optimism of developers. Despite recent trader pessimism, crypto developers and companies not dependent on market cycles maintain a positive outlook.

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