BTR (Bitlayer) 24-hour increase of 35.97%

Bitcoin dips back below $75,000 on the eve of the Federal Reserve decision

Bitcoin recently touched $75,000 but failed to sustain the level, pulling back to $74,000, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Geopolitical risks and elevated energy prices have driven inflation higher, affecting market expectations for rate cuts and pushing the timeline for cuts to year-end. Technical analysis shows Bitcoin remains strong but has not confirmed a decisive breakout above the $75,000 level, with limited upside potential in the near term.

19.78% Surge for LRC: What It Means for Investors

LRC surged 19.78% amid market selling, now trading at $0.02986 with a daily volume of over $3 million. Whale activity and altcoin rotation drive interest, as traders monitor key resistance and support levels for future movements.

Bitcoin ETF Ends Seven-Day Winning Streak, Bitcoin Price Pressure Returns

US Bitcoin spot ETFs have turned to outflows following seven consecutive trading days of net inflows, indicating a shift toward more conservative capital allocation. Bitcoin price briefly fell below $70,000, reflecting weakened market sentiment and capital flows. ETF outflows stem from market reassessment of the macro environment, as investors reduce risk appetite amid elevated interest rate expectations and geopolitical risks. $70,000 has become a near-term technical dividing line between bulls and bears, with technical indicators suggesting market confidence still needs to be restored.

Xinda Futures: Rising Energy Prices Constrain Rate Expectations, Gold Under Short-Term Pressure

Xinda Futures research indicates that gold price movements are influenced by rising energy prices and interest rate expectations. The Middle East conflict has kept crude oil at elevated levels, intensifying inflation concerns in the market and suppressing gold prices. The market expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged, but Powell's assessment will impact subsequent policy decisions.

Iran Bombs Israel "Nuclear Facility Surroundings" for First Time, No Nuclear Leakage So Far, But Terrorist Retaliation Cycle May Escalate

Iran launched a missile attack targeting around the Israeli nuclear research center late on March 21, causing at least 7 people to be seriously injured and 64 hospitalized. Israel's missile defense system was unable to fully intercept the missiles, worsening the tense situation. This attack is seen as retaliation for Israel's bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, and geopolitical tensions continue to rise. The United Nations has stated that there are currently no radiation anomalies, but the risk still exists.

Trump Issues Ultimatum: Iran Must Open Strait of Hormuz Within 48 Hours "Or We'll Bomb Power Plants," Bitcoin Plummets to 68,000

Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum this morning (22nd) demanding Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz, otherwise the U.S. military will destroy Iran's power plants; following the announcement, Bitcoin plummeted rapidly to $68,000, with the Fear and Greed Index dropping to 9, indicating extreme market panic. (Background: Iran launched medium-range missiles at U.S. and British bases, missing but with a range of 4,000 kilometers, "double what intelligence estimated") (Context: Lai Ching-te approved: Nuclear Plants 2 and 3 "have conditions for restart," Taiwan's power shortage in the AI era cannot be sustained) Contents of this article Toggle Middle East conflict has been burning for over 4 weeks Bitcoin crashes to $68,000, liquidations of $236 million 48-hour countdown, market awaits three answers U.S. President Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social at 7:44 AM this morning (22nd)