{"id":10948,"date":"2025-09-17T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/heres-why-bitcoin-price-is-going-up-5-ahead-of-federal-reserve-decision\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:20:15","slug":"heres-why-bitcoin-price-is-going-up-5-ahead-of-federal-reserve-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/heres-why-bitcoin-price-is-going-up-5-ahead-of-federal-reserve-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s why Bitcoin price is going up 5% ahead of Federal Reserve decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">With the Fed decision on the horizon, Bitcoin is gearing up for what looks like a potential rally if traders\u2019 expectations are met. So far the asset has been hiking up near the $118,000 mark. Will it go any higher?<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_b338c39349fca10d5777efd97a0c9550\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25%, paving the path for a much anticipated rally for alternative assets.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin has been rising by over 5% for the past few days as it continues to hike up ahead of the Fed decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin and market traders are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rated by a quarter-point, or 25 basis point reduction from the current target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The easing of monetary policy could see the dollar weakening and alternative assets picking up speed for a rally.<\/p>\n<p>Reuters <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/africa\/dollar-falls-four-year-low-vs-euro-with-fed-rate-decision-tap-2025-09-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">reported<\/a> that the dollar has fallen to a four-year low, just a day prior to the Federal Reserve interest rate cut that\u2019s set to be announced on September 17 at 2 pm local time.<\/p>\n<p>A weakening dollar is a good sign for riskier assets that are viewed as a safe haven against inflation, such as gold and cryptocurrency. Bitcoin in particular has been on an upward trend in the days leading up to the Fed decision.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>The crypto market itself has been anticipating a Fed rate cut since the beginning of the week, with Bitcoin (BTC) surging by more than 5% in the past seven days. Even a day prior to the decision, the overall crypto market cap surged past the $4 trillion psychological barrier. It now stands at $4.16 trillion as more liquidity flows into the markets.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, BitMine Chairman Tom Lee predicted Bitcoin and Ethereum would see a \u201cmonster move\u201d that will catapult the price to new heights if the Fed follows through with its rate cut. The financial analyst expects a three-month rally for BTC following the Fed rate cut hype.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Bitcoin doing ahead of the Fed decision?<\/h2>\n<p>At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $117,319, rising by 1.23%. The asset is showing resilience as markets await the Federal Reserve\u2019s highly anticipated rate decision. BTC managed to rebound from the $116,200 to $116,300 support zone, followed by a sharp push past $117,200, suggesting that buyers are stepping in aggressively ahead of the announcement. <\/p>\n<p>The timing aligns with increased speculation that the Fed may deliver a 25 basis point cut, sparking optimism for traders. This \u201cbuy the rumor\u201d momentum has historically lifted Bitcoin up ahead of dovish monetary policy moves. A similar pattern occurred back in December 2024 when the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points and sent the crypto market into a flurry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Price chart for Bitcoin in the past few hours leading up to the Fed decision | Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/chart\/klwkjTNu\/?symbol=BITSTAMP%3ABTCUSD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TradingView<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the Relative Strength Index sitting at 71.99, it shows that Bitcoin briefly entered overbought territory, reflecting strong bullish sentiment. However, the indicator has cooled off a bit, hinting at the possibility of short-term consolidation. <\/p>\n<p>Despite this, the RSI trend still supports upward momentum, showing that buyers maintain control of the market. If the Fed confirms a cut at 25 basis points, Bitcoin could surge even higher as traders price in easier liquidity conditions.<\/p>\n<p>If the Fed signals a more aggressive easing cycle, BTC could retest higher resistance levels even surpassing beyond $118,000, while a more hawkish tone could see it retracing its steps back toward the $116,500 to $116,700 range.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Fed decision on the horizon, Bitcoin is gearing up for what looks like a potential rally if traders\u2019 expectations are met. 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