Fed Holds Rates Steady, Crypto Faces ‘Higher for Longer’ Pressure
The Federal Reserve decided on March 18, 2026, to hold interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%. This decision reflects a cautious "wait-and-see" approach as the U.S. central bank grapples with two primary headwinds: persistent domestic inflation and the escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict.
Key Economic Drivers
While the FOMC characterized U.S. economic activity as "solid," inflation remains "somewhat elevated." The escalating conflict in the Middle East has introduced a new layer of complexity. Rising

Bhutan Kingdom recently transferred $72 million in #Bitcoin.
With that, the total amount Bhutan transferred this year has exceeded $110 million of Bitcoin.
Its Bitcoin holdings collapsed by 58% since the peak, from 13,000 Bitcoin to approximately 4,450 Bitcoin only.
The value that reached $1.5 billion has now decreased to around $330 million.
$BTC $BTC

🔥 Russia Issues Harsh Condemnation of Assassination of Iran's Senior Officials, While US Response Remains Measured
Russia's strong reaction is heightening tensions in the Middle East following an attack targeting Iran's senior security officials. The Kremlin stated that this constitutes a serious violation of national sovereignty. Previously, Israel confirmed it carried out an operation targeting Ali Larijani and a Basij force commander.
Following the incident, Iran signaled it would respond, raising concerns about potential escalation in the region. However, the US response has been notably

#HongKongStablecoinIssuerLicenses
Hong Kong is taking a major step toward regulated crypto adoption with its new stablecoin issuer licensing framework. 🚀
This move signals a shift from uncertainty to structured innovation, creating a safer and more transparent environment for digital finance.
📌 Why This Matters:
🏦 Clear regulations attract institutional investors
🔒 Stronger investor protection mechanisms
🌍 Positions Hong Kong as a global fintech hub
💡 Encourages innovation in stablecoins & digital payments
📊 Market Impact:
Regulatory clarity often acts as a growth catalyst. With defined

$SPY
Below Gooner EMAs on weekly for the first time since May of last year.
Bad sign of things to come.

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Bitcoin failed to break through the previous high of 76000, and overnight fell below the 71000 level again. Having provided multiple high short ideas beforehand, the market movement completely aligned with expectations, and I believe many followers who kept up with the rhythm have already successfully captured profits.
The current market has entered a critical stage of long/short decision-making, with focus on two key zones:
Upside 72500—73000 serves as the short-term strength/weakness dividing line, and whether it can stabilize and hold is crucial;
Downside keep a close watch on the 70500—710

The last entry into this model at 71.1k is decent.
TP'd half and watching Powell speak...
Reviewing today...
It was still that pending order interference that disrupted the normal rhythm.
To summarize:
According to normal practice, 72.8k should have been a standard EU session volume expansion entry model + SFP. After I traded this entry, this SFP's second test should have broken and I should have let it go (if it comes down further, the false break becomes a real break).
(Result was right at the pending order range, so didn't exit this time)
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During the subsequent decline there were N

BITCOIN JUST DID THE THING AGAIN
Powell held rates at 3.5-3.75%. Expected.
Bitcoin dropped from $74K to $71.6K within hours. Also expected.
This is the eighth time in nine Fed meetings that Bitcoin sold off after the announcement.
Here's what actually matters from Powell's speech:
The Fed still projects one rate cut in 2026. Same as December.
Inflation outlook raised to 2.7% from 2.5% because of oil prices.
Powell called Middle East impacts on the economy "uncertain" and said it's "too soon to know the scope and duration."
Translation: The Fed is stuck.
Oil above $100 means inflation stays el

Powell just made it clear that rate cuts aren’t coming anytime soon.
⦿ Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher.
⦿ Inflation expectations are picking up again.
⦿ Tariff-driven inflation pressure could show up by mid-year.
If inflation doesn’t improve from here, the Fed isn’t cutting rates.
He even admitted it. We’re in a difficult situation.
And one more thing, he’s not going anywhere.
Powell said he has no intention of leaving the Fed anytime soon.
No signs of easing and no plans to step down either.

$BTC Fake Out To Bearish Restest
Price action momentarily broke above the 1 minute 200MA as a fake out to the upside.
Then, price action broke back to the downside of the 1 minute 200MA with the bearish retest confirmation.
If the local low is broken we will go down to the target of $69,671.
NFA, DYOR ⚠️
#Crypto #Trading #BTC

Discipline feels like restriction…
Until you realize it’s the only thing that makes you free.

🇺🇸 The Fed leaves its interest rates unchanged at 3.75%.
It maintains its projections for a rate cut in 2026 and one in 2027.

SP500 -1.01% AND DECLINING DURING THE FOMC Q&A

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Someone launched a coin, spent 7 hours buying it all by himself, and since no one joined, he just rug pulled himself 😁.

Ruthless Bro's this operation, does it count as frequent position opening? Keep up the pace and let's eat meat together.