FOMC Becomes the Main Cause of Bitcoin's Continuous Decline
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) or the meeting held by The Federal Reserve (The Fed) to determine the direction of economic policy, is usually related to interest rate decisions.
During the current period, the FOMC, which is usually interconnected with the crypto market, has instead become a nightmare for those assets. In October last year, The Fed held interest rates steady and caused Bitcoin to drop from US$113 thousand to US$109 thousand on Wednesday (29/10), according to Trading View data.
Then, in December 2025, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a reduction in interest rates to 3.50-3.75%, and Bitcoin plummeted from US$94 thousand to US$91 thousand on Wednesday (10/12).
After that, in January this year, The Fed kept interest rates at 3.50-3.75%, which caused Bitcoin to decrease to US$89 thousand on Wednesday (28/01). This led the asset to continue to decline until it briefly touched the price of US$59 thousand.
Finally, The Fed has just held its meeting and once again kept the central bank's interest rates steady. As a result, a decline occurred from the price of Bitcoin US$74 thousand to US$70 thousand on Wednesday (18/03).
Thus, in this cycle, the FOMC has not been able to push Bitcoin's price to surge, even though its announcement was positive in nature. This indicates that the structure of the Bitcoin market is now not dependent on The Fed's policy direction.
This is reinforced by the statement from analyst Wintermute that the FOMC is now acting as a barrier to Bitcoin's rally, making outflows from the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market inevitable. However, it should be noted that the FOMC is one of the contributing factors to the decline.
Oil Prices Surge Above US$100 After Peace Hopes Fade
Global crude oil prices, especially Brent, have risen to US$102 per barrel in today's trading, Thursday (26/03), according to TradingEconomics. This occurred after hopes for a reduction in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East faded.
Meanwhile, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil is also heating up, but it hasn't reached three digits, standing at US$98 per barrel.
As a note, global oil prices have indeed surged in recent weeks. However, the ongoing tension between the United States (US) and Iran has kept prices high.
Moreover, Iran has reportedly been reluctant to negotiate and has rejected proposals for a ceasefire. Although the US states that it is still working on a peaceful resolution between the two #OilPrice #wtiprice $USDT $BTC
Melania Trump Brings Humanoid AI Robot to the White House, Will Replace Teachers
The First Lady of the United States (US), Melania Trump, showcased a humanoid robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) at the White House. She wants the robot to serve as an educator for children in the future.
She envisions the robot being able to teach literature, science, arts, philosophy, mathematics, and history. She believes this robot can be a patient teacher and adapt to its students.
“Imagine a humanoid educator named Plato. Access to classical studies is now instant, literature, science, arts, philosophy, mathematics, and history. The entire collection of human knowledge is available in the comfort of your home. Plato will provide a personalized experience, adaptive to the needs of each student," she said, citing her official source, Thursday (26/03).
Meanwhile, this event reflects that robotic technology is increasingly close to realization, evolving into various fields.
It is known that the robot brought by Melania is named Figure 03, made by the firm Figure Robot, which was presented at the inaugural meeting of the global coalition Fostering the Future Together attended by 45 countries. #Aİ #TrendingTopic
AI demand shields China's booming trade from the shock of the Iran war
The explosion of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has kept China's trade volume on track to surpass last year's record, offsetting disruptions from higher oil prices in the weeks following the outbreak of war in Iran. Nearly 20 million containers moved through Chinese ports in the first three weeks of March, an increase of more than 6 percent from the same period last year, according to data released on Monday (March 23) by the Ministry of Transport. Although slowing from the 12 percent increase seen in the first nine weeks of this year, the rate of growth indicates that the ongoing impact of the conflict in the Middle East has not become a serious impediment to China's trade. The country's export performance stands out as global goods trade risks experiencing a deeper slowdown this year if the war continues to sustain high energy prices for an extended period.
Reasons Bitcoin Surpasses Gold and Returns to US$70 Thousand
Analyst Wintermute Jasper De Maere noted several factors that are bringing Bitcoin (BTC) back to the US$70 thousand trading area. The main reason is that the President of the United States (US) Donald Trump paused his military attacks on Iran for 5 days.
Trump's initiative is an effort to negotiate a ceasefire. Additionally, ship traffic is starting to resume activities in the Strait of Hormuz, which is heavily guarded by Iran during its passage.
These events have allowed the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market to breathe a sigh of relief with an inflow of US$167 million in a single day.
Interestingly, gold has actually corrected more than 10% due to the US dollar index breaking the 100 mark. Meanwhile, Bitcoin, known for its volatility, has managed to hold steady amidst the conflict between Iran and the US.
"Bitcoin derivatives remain stable, with overall ETF flows positive. The performance gap that was once very large compared to gold has narrowed significantly in recent weeks; it is still too early to make a full rotation, but the structural comparison is becoming increasingly relevant," he noted, citing his official source on Wednesday (25/03). Disclaimer Alert. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Do Your Own Research (DYOR). #BTC走势分析 $BTC
Iran Asserts No Negotiation Efforts by Trump, Rather Manipulation
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf emphasized that there have been no negotiation efforts by United States (US) President Donald Trump as he claimed. Interestingly, Trump's efforts are considered to manipulate financial and oil markets.
"There have been no negotiations conducted with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate financial and oil markets and to escape the difficult situation that traps the US and Israel," he stated, citing his X account on Tuesday (24/03).
Previously, Trump announced a 5-day delay in war with Iran and all attacks on its energy infrastructure were held back. This event caused Bitcoin (BTC) to surge directly to a price of US$71 thousand.
"Based on the content and tone of this deep, detailed, and constructive conversation, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent upon the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions," he wrote, citing his Truth Social account on Monday (23/03) #US5DayHalt #iran $BTC
After the US, Israel Now Joins the Global Call for Help to Fight Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again been in the spotlight after publicly calling on other countries to help Israel confront Iran. He made the statement while visiting the site of a missile attack in the city of Arad.
"It's time for leaders of other countries to join forces. I'm glad to see some moving in that direction, but more is needed," he said, as reported by The Jerusalem Post, Monday (March 23).
The visit came after an Iranian missile attack reportedly injured dozens of civilians and damaged several buildings. Netanyahu also assessed that this conflict is no longer regional but has begun to shift to a global scale.
He also urged world leaders not to remain silent and to start taking collective action. He stated that Israel cannot face the Iranian threat alone if the escalation continues in the future.
Netanyahu stated that Iran's military capabilities are now far greater. He even emphasized that their attack range could extend to Europe and put many countries at risk.
Previously, United States President Donald Trump had also asked for assistance from other countries in confronting Iran, particularly after tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated. However, several European countries refused to get involved in the conflict. #US5DayHalt #freedomofmoney $BTC
Trump Delays War with Iran for 5 Days, Bitcoin Surges to US$71 Thousand
United States (US) President Donald Trump announced the delay of the war with Iran for 5 days and will not postpone all attacks on its energy infrastructure. This event caused Bitcoin (BTC) to immediately soar to a price of US$71 thousand.
"Based on the content and tone of this in-depth, detailed, and constructive discussion, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to delay all military attacks on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent upon the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions," he wrote, quoting his Truth Social on Monday (23/03).
This event has allowed the crypto market to finally breathe a sigh of relief after the tensions between the US and Iran that have lasted for more than two weeks of conflict.
Previously, Trump threatened to attack all Iranian power plants within 48 hours if the Middle Eastern country did not immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.
Michael Saylor Seeks Funding of US$2.8 Billion to Buy Bitcoin
Michael Saylor's company, Strategy, is reported to be seeking funding again to purchase Bitcoin worth US$2.8 billion or equivalent to Rp45.5 trillion, Bloomberg reported on Friday (25/07) morning.
This amount is nearly five times higher compared to the previous offering of only US$500 million. Later, investors will receive a 9% annual return.
For information, Strategy currently holds more than 600,000 Bitcoins worth US$70 billion or equivalent to Rp1.1 quadrillion. This makes it the public company with the largest ownership in the world. #MichaelSaylor #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC
United States President Donald Trump officially signed the Genius Act, legislation related to stablecoins, into law on Friday (07/18) local time.
"Honestly, the entire crypto community, for years you have been mocked, belittled, and underestimated. You were underestimated just a year and a half ago, but this signing is a very large validation," said Trump.
The Genius Act is just one of three crypto bills that have been fiercely debated and will be considered this week in the House of Representatives (DPR), along with the CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC Act.
Previously, the three bills failed in a procedural vote with 220 against and 209 in favor. However, the DPR held another vote on Wednesday (07/16) and successfully revived the process with a narrow result of 215–211. #AltcoinBreakout #BinanceSquareTalks $XRP
Bitcoin Falls to $116,000 After Traders Take Profit
Bitcoin fell to $116,000 after briefly hitting a new all-time high of $123,000 on Monday (07/14). The digital gold dropped 4.33% in the last 24 hours as traders began to take profit.
Whale Bitcoin (BTC) wallets from 2010 became active again on Monday (07/14), moving 20,000 BTC worth $2.42 billion when Bitcoin surpassed $123,000. This is suspected to be the main trigger for the price correction of Bitcoin today.
Another Satoshi-era wallet sold 9,000 BTC worth about $1.06 billion on Tuesday (07/15). This wallet, which had been inactive for years, holds a total of 80,000 BTC and belongs to an early Bitcoin user, likely from around 2010-2011.
Around the same time, there was also another large transfer of 18,643 BTC (about $2 billion) to Galaxy Digital, which is suspected to be part of a profit realization move.
Both of these large movements occurred right after Bitcoin failed to break through its all-time high (ATH) of $123,000 on July 14. This caused many short-term traders to panic and accelerated selling pressure in the market. #CPIWatch #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC
Long-Term Bitcoin Investors Reach ATH in 15 Years, Control 74% of Supply
Ark Investment's research notes a surge in long-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders who control 74% of the Bitcoin supply. This event marks the highest point for Long Term Holders (LTH) of Bitcoin in the last 15 years.
Furthermore, this achievement indicates an increase in investor confidence in the digital asset, which can be regarded as 'digital gold'. Thus, this crypto asset is believed to be a hedging investment instrument.
It is known that this surge occurred simultaneously with the price of Bitcoin rising above US$100 thousand. In addition, investors holding Bitcoin for more than 155 days are classified as long-term holders of the asset.
Moreover, this trend is driven by high institutional adoption, with many companies incorporating Bitcoin into their investment strategies. Notably, since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed strategic Bitcoin reserves for the country. #USCryptoWeek #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC
Bitcoin Soars, Liquidations in the Crypto Market Reach IDR 18.3 Trillion
The crypto market recorded liquidations of USD 1.1 billion or around IDR 18.3 trillion in the last 24 hours. Of the total liquidations, short positions dominated with a value of USD 1 billion. This occurred as Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a surge, reaching a new all-time high of USD 117,000 on Friday (11/07).
Furthermore, more than 232,496 traders were liquidated due to extreme volatility in the crypto market in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, long positions were recorded at only USD 119 million. This indicates that the rise in Bitcoin's price significantly impacted the majority of traders who predicted a price decline.
Bitcoin (BTC) became the asset with the highest liquidation value, recording a loss of USD 589 million, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at USD 245 million. Additionally, various other altcoins collectively recorded liquidations worth USD 74 million.
On the other hand, the largest single liquidation was recorded on the HTX platform, with one position liquidated at USD 88 million. This data reaffirms the high risks associated with leveraged trading amid extreme price movements that are unpredictable.
*Ukrainian Inflation Slows from Highest Level in 2 Years Due to Base Effects* The annual inflation rate in Ukraine fell to 14.3% in June 2025 from a two-year high of 15.9% in the previous month, marking the first slowdown in consumer prices since March 2024. Inflation decelerated sharply for housing and utilities (2.4% vs 20.1% in May), as the base year began to incorporate the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid and energy infrastructure, which stabilized electricity prices year-on-year (vs 63.6%). This offset the impact of rising inflation in other key sectors. Prices increased for transportation (6.2% vs 5.8%) and non-alcoholic food and beverages (23.2% vs 22.1%), primarily due to last year's smaller harvest and cold spring weather delaying fresh produce. From the previous month, consumer prices rose by 0.8%. #Inflation #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC
Chinese stocks rise slightly despite deepening factory deflation
Mainland Chinese stocks gained slightly on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with Beijing were going well, but the gains were limited by factory deflation as companies cut prices amid weakening demand. Hong Kong stocks slipped slightly. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.4% to around 3,510, while the Shenzhen Component climbed 0.5% to 10,640 on Wednesday, with Chinese stocks reaching multi-month highs following the release of key inflation data. Consumer prices in China rose slightly by 0.1% year-on-year in June, marking the first positive reading in five months and indicating tentative signs of demand stabilization. However, producer prices plummeted by 3.6% — the sharpest decline since July 2023 — as intensified price competition continued to weigh on the industrial sector amid weak domestic consumption. Geopolitical risks also remain as Beijing warned Washington against reinstating tariffs on Chinese goods next month and threatened to retaliate against countries aligning with U.S. efforts to exclude China from global supply chains. Among the stocks that rose were Foxconn Industrial (up 1.2%), Contemporary Amperex (3.3%), and Zhongji Innolight (1.6%). #TrumpTariffs #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC
Trump Threatens Indonesia to Raise Tariffs Twofold If They Dare to Retaliate
President of the United States (US) Donald Trump stated that if Indonesia retaliates against his tariff policy, he will double the amount. Currently, Trump has officially set a tariff of 32%, which when multiplied reaches 64%.
"If for any reason you (Indonesia) decide to raise your Tariff, then whatever number you choose to raise, an additional 32% will be added to the one we impose," he wrote in an official report posted on social media Truth, Tuesday (08/07).
According to him, this tariff is necessary for the US to correct the trade imbalance that has occurred for years. He believes Indonesia makes it difficult and hinders US goods from entering Indonesia.
For your information, Trump officially set the trade tariff at 32%, the same figure that occurred last April. However, he still grants freedom to companies that build factories in the US, which will be exempt from tariffs. #TrumpTariffs #BinanceTurns8 $BTC
Vietnam Successfully Reduces Trump's Tariff to 20%, How Did It Happen?
Vietnam has become one of the countries that successfully negotiated tariffs with the United States (US). Previously, Vietnam was subject to a 46% tariff, but now it has been reduced to just 20%.
Vietnam will receive US products at a zero percent tariff. However, any re-shipments from third countries through Vietnam will be subject to a 40% tariff.
The 40% tariff on transshipment aims to curb the practice of using Vietnam as a backdoor route for goods from other countries, especially China, to enter the United States.
In return, Vietnam agreed to eliminate its own tariffs on US goods, effectively creating a "zero tariff" situation for US products entering Vietnam. This has caused the Vietnamese dong to rise today to 26,125, and its stocks increased by 0.48%
“Vietnam is a manufacturing hub, and as a hub, you take inputs from other countries and create value-added goods in Vietnam, then export them to other countries,” said Researcher Dr. Nguyen Khac Giang.
The agreement undermines the previous push from ASEAN to unite in facing the tariff regime, which makes other members of the bloc more vulnerable to direct pressure from the US. #TrumpTariffs #Binance8thAnniversary $BTC
Elon Musk Forms America Party, Claims Fiat Has No Hope
Elon Musk officially announced the formation of the America Party, a new political party that fully supports Bitcoin (BTC). In his statement on X, Musk stated that fiat has no hope, indicating an anti-fiat stance and a strong commitment to crypto as part of his party's vision.
The launch of the America Party comes amid Musk's open feud with US President Donald Trump. After Trump criticized Musk on Truth Social, Elon accused Trump of abandoning his position and conducted a poll that showed a majority supporting the formation of a new party.
Before the declaration of the America Party, several other political figures tried to engage Musk. American businessman Andrew Yang had wanted to invite him to form a new party or support the Forward Party, while Libertarian National Committee chair Steven Nekhaila also reached out to Musk.
However, Elon chose to focus on his own agenda, particularly concerning the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which has caused a rift with Trump.
Despite his significant wealth, Musk faces a tough challenge in bringing the America Party to the national stage. Aside from a reputation that has dipped and legal hurdles due to being born in South Africa, gaining access to ballots across the states is also not an easy task. #MuskAmericaParty #BinanceSquareTalks $BTC