๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ FOMC Decision Today - Powell's Last Dance


Schedule (ET):
๐Ÿ”น Rate Decision โ†’ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ”น Powell Press Conference โ†’ 2:30 PM
๐Ÿ”น IST โ†’ 11:30 PM / 12:00 AM
Expected: Rates HOLD at 3.50%โ€“3.75% (third straight pause). 100% priced in.
Why it still matters:
This is Powell's final FOMC before Kevin Warsh takes over in May. No SEP this meeting โ†’ every word in the presser is the signal.
What to watch:
โ–ช๏ธ Tone on sticky inflation (CPI hot at 3.3%)
โ–ช๏ธ Energy shock from Iran war
โ–ช๏ธ Hints on June cut path
โ–ช๏ธ Powell's farewell guidance
Crypto Impact:
Hawkish tone โ†’ BTC/Alts dump
Dovish tilt โ†’ risk-on rally
Neutral โ†’ liquidity grab both sides
Volatility window: 2:00 โ€“ 3:30 PM ET. Tight stops. Don't fade the wick.
BTC-1.07%
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