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TylerFoust🎩Ⓜ️🎯
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1/2 🇺🇸 How the Fed Shapes the Crypto Market Cryptocurrencies are no longer an isolated world. They’re part of the global economy, and when it comes to influence, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) leads the way. Let’s explore how the Fed’s decisions impact the crypto market and why it matters to you. 💼 What Is the Federal Reserve? The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, responsible for managing the country’s economy. It’s like the “chief banker” that controls interest rates and the money supply. Here’s the deal with Fed rates: - Low rates: Borrowing becomes cheaper, which stimulates economic growth. - High rates: Borrowing gets more expensive, slowing the economy down.
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TylerFoust🎩Ⓜ️🎯
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2/2 📉 How Does the Fed Affect Crypto? Cryptocurrency is considered a risky asset, meaning it’s directly influenced by economic conditions: - Rising rates: Investors play it safe, moving their money into “safe havens” like gold and bonds. Crypto prices drop. - Falling rates: Money starts flowing into higher-risk investments like crypto, driving prices up. 💵 What Is Inflation? Inflation is when your money loses value over time. Think of it this way: a $100 grocery bill today might have cost $80 a year ago. The Fed fights inflation by raising rates to reduce the money supply. However, this can also slow down economic growth, which affects everyone. 🚀 What Does This Mean for Crypto Investors? If you’re in the crypto game, keep an eye on the Fed’s rate decisions: Meetings happen every two months. The Fed’s actions ripple across the entire economy, including crypto markets.
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Steve Ⓜ️
@stevebeachy
Great post Tyler ! Trump is going to try to strong arm the FED into lowering rates. 😁
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