This week brought significant movements across crypto and traditional markets, driven by tariffs, macroeconomic shifts and critical technical signals. Here’s a breakdown of the current landscape and key factors to watch going forward.

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at this week’s FOMC meeting while signaling that two 25 basis point cuts remain likely by the end of 2025. However, the updated dot plot showed a slightly more cautious long-term stance, with policymakers scaling back the extent of expected rate reductions in 2026 and 2027. Markets reacted swiftly to the shift in tone. 

Swap markets now price in approximately 46 basis points of easing by year-end, down sharply from over 100 basis points anticipated just two months ago. This adjustment reflects investor recognition of the Fed’s increasing reluctance to loosen policy too quickly in the face of persistent inflation.

Still, longer-term market pricing suggests confidence that rates will eventually return to more neutral levels, with terminal rate projections for the end of 2026 hovering around 3.25%. 

Meanwhile, oil prices have posted a third consecutive week of gains as tensions in the Middle East escalate, particularly involving Israel and Iran. Brent crude is trading near $85 per barrel, and broader energy markets are showing signs of geopolitical risk repricing.

Reports of direct or indirect diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran have done little to ease concerns, with tanker insurance premiums and freight rates rising, indicating market sensitivity to further disruption. 

As we enter the second half of 2025, the macro environment is increasingly shaped by the interplay of dovish monetary policy signals and persistent inflationary risks. Yet with financial conditions gradually easing and liquidity conditions improving, the setup continues to favor risk assets.

Bitcoin and crypto markets in particular may benefit disproportionately, as investors look toward asymmetric upside in high-beta assets that historically outperform during early easing cycles.

Now let’s dive into the part you’re really here for: the charts, key levels, trade scenarios and what’s next for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. 🔥 

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After rising sharply on Monday and moving toward the key $109,300 level again, Bitcoin faced rejection at $109,000 and has since sold off. For the remainder of the week, price has been chopping between $103,500 and $105,300, without showing a clear directional move.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $105,00, sitting right between two key levels: $106,100 to the upside and $102,000 to the downside.