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Bitcoin Ethereum Xrp Dogecoin Slide as Fed Turns Hawkish Analyst Sees Btc Upside If 64000 H

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Major cryptocurrencies experienced declines on Thursday, with Bitcoin falling to the $62,000s and Ethereum dropping to an intraday low of $1,670, amid market reactions to a hawkish Federal Reserve pivot. While crypto dipped 2.31%, traditional stocks rebounded, notably the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. An analyst suggested that Bitcoin maintaining support at $64,000 could signal an upward move toward $69,000.

The hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve (Fed) negatively impacted risk assets, specifically cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This suggests a general 'risk-off' environment driven by monetary policy tightening/neutrality, leading to capital flight from crypto into traditional safe havens or equities. The primary channel is regulatory/monetary policy impact on asset class risk appetite.

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  • Leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, fell on Thursday following a hawkish shift in Federal Reserve policy.
  • The global crypto market capitalization declined by 2.31% over the last 24 hours, despite retail traders maintaining high long positions.
  • Traditional stock markets rebounded after sell-offs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing gains.
  • Analyst Ali Martinez highlighted $64,000 as a critical support level for Bitcoin, projecting $69,000 as the next target if held.
  • On-chain data suggests stable large whale orders within the correction zone, indicating potential accumulation activity.

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