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Grayscale Says Fed Policy Could Decide if Bitcoin Bear Market Ends Now or Runs to October
Grayscale says Bitcoin could stay under pressure until September or October if its historic four‑year cycle repeats, but the firm believes current economic growth and Federal Reserve policy now provide a clearer guide and that Bitcoin may have bottomed if the Fed avoids another rate increase.
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What happened
Grayscale says Bitcoin could stay under pressure until September or October if its historic four‑year cycle repeats, but the firm believes current economic growth and Federal Reserve policy now provide a clearer guide and that Bitcoin may have bottomed if the Fed avoids another rate increase.
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Global impact / market context
If the Fed holds rates, Bitcoin may stop falling and attract investors, helping end the long bear market; a further rate hike could keep pressure on the price, hurting crypto funds and related investors.
Analyst inference
Crypto assets have been in a prolonged decline, and recent Federal Reserve signals on interest rates are a major driver for risk‑on assets; Bitcoin’s price tends to react strongly to monetary‑policy expectations, making Fed decisions pivotal for any recovery.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- The Fed’s next policy meeting for any rate hike or pause; a pause would suggest lower borrowing costs and could support Bitcoin’s bottom formation. Proposed
- Bitcoin’s price movement through September‑October to see if it holds above key support levels, indicating the historic cycle may be ending. Analyst inference
- Grayscale’s fund flows and holdings, which will show how investors are reacting to Fed policy and whether they are adding or withdrawing from Bitcoin exposure. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- BTC — Bitcoin