{"id":10685,"date":"2025-01-31T12:19:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=10685"},"modified":"2025-01-31T12:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:19:15","slug":"why-is-crypto-going-up-dovish-fed-no-rate-cut-wall-street-pepe-presale-hits-64-5m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=10685","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Crypto Going Up \u2013 Dovish Fed, No Rate Cut, Wall Street Pepe Presale Hits $64.5M"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The year\u2019s first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting concluded on a bullish note.<\/p>\n<p>In short: no rate cuts, dovish FED, and an improved labor market situation.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Bitcoin ($BTC) rallied to $105K for the first time since last Friday, and the cumulative crypto market cap rose from $3.45T to $3.6T.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s unpack the FOMC meeting highlights and what they mean for crypto.<\/p>\n<h2>Fed Chooses Economic Growth Over Battling Inflation<\/h2>\n<p>As usual, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomcpresconf20240731.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">FOMC touched on key economic indicators<\/a> like employment rate, inflation, and GDP growth and discussed ways to enhance monetary policy.<\/p>\n<p>Key takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Unemployment rate has decreased significantly<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Inflation is somewhat elevated but under control<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Interest rates will remain at the 4.25%-4.5% level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, Trump demands more immediate rate cuts, pointing out that recent cuts weren\u2019t sufficient to combat inflation. The Fed has historically been acting independently from the state head, but Trump believes the president \u2018should at least be able to voice opinions.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Fed takes a dovish stance where it prioritizes economic growth and employment even if it means tolerating inflation above the target of 2%.<\/p>\n<p>While there was a temporary uptick in the broader crypto market, overall, investor reaction was a nothing burger.<\/p>\n<p>However, the lower-than-expected GDP growth of 2.3% might increase $BTC\u2019s appeal as an inflation hedge in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KoroushAK\/status\/1884926510483608052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Analysts highlight<\/a> that $BTC now trades just 4% below its all-time high and is 8% above the range midpoint, which strengthens the upward trajectory.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384144\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-12-25-X.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C388\" alt=\"BTC price prediction\" width=\"700\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-12-25-X.png?w=923 923w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-12-25-X.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-12-25-X.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-12-25-X.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<h2>Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) Raises $65M, Could It Dethrone the Original Pepe?<\/h2>\n<p>When the economy grows, investors are more willing to take on risks. This means the current <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-meme-coins-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">meme coin<\/a> bull run will continue well into 2025.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s good news for <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/visit\/wallstreetpepe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE)<\/a>, a presale that\u2019s rapidly gaining momentum with $65M raised.<\/p>\n<p>$WEPE now stands neck and neck with <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-crypto-presales-to-invest-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">the best presale<\/a> of 2024, Pepe Unchained ($PEPU), which generated $73M in funding and grew 63% last week. However, it took $PEPU nearly half a year to raise this amount versus $WEPE\u2019s two months.<\/p>\n<p>Wall Street Pepe\u2019s goal is simple and relatable: to crush whales conspiring in insider groups and level the playing field.<\/p>\n<p>$WEPE assembles an army of degen traders to share market insights and prove that anyone has a chance to win big in this new, equitable economy.<\/p>\n<p>One $WEPE now costs $0.0003665 \u2013 this is the final price, as the <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/visit\/wallstreetpepe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">presale<\/a> will end in 16 days (or earlier, if tokens sell out quicker than expected).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384143\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C299\" alt=\"Wall Street Pepe presale\" width=\"700\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=1902 1902w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-13-27-49-WEPE-Token-Crypto-Presale-Wall-Street-Pepe-Token.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>After early adopters claim their tokens, $WEPE will list on major exchanges, which will likely boost its value due to added credibility and accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Dovish Fed Fuels Speculative Frenzy<\/h2>\n<p>The FOMC\u2019s dovish outlook creates a favorable environment for speculative plays. This rising tide could lift many boats, including promising presales like <a href=\"http:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/visit\/wallstreetpepe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Its focus on community building and distrust of legacy whales resonate with many, as evident from such impressive fundraising numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, we remind you that a broader bull run and strong fundamentals don\u2019t yet guarantee returns. Always DYOR and never invest more than you can afford to lose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year\u2019s first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting concluded on a bullish note. In short: no rate cuts, dovish FED, and an improved labor market situation. In response, Bitcoin ($BTC) rallied to $105K for the first time since last Friday, and the cumulative crypto market cap rose from $3.45T to $3.6T. Let\u2019s unpack the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-10685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10685"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10685\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}