Bitcoin Braces For FOMC Interest Rate Decision: Is A Hawkish Surprise Coming?
Posted On January 27, 2026
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains range-bound around $88,000, but traders are bracing for potential volatility and downside risk.
Bitcoin And FOMC: A Complicated Story
Historically, Bitcoin has reacted negatively around FOMC meetings with around 9% drop the last time.
Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that in 2025, BTC fell after seven of eight Fed decisions.
A 15% spike in May 2025 was the exception.
With January 2026 rate-cut odds extremely low (~2.8%), policy easing appears unlikely, keeping downside risks elevated. …
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