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For a long time, crypto enthusiasts believed the digital asset market lived in its own bubble, independent of traditional finance. However, as we’ve seen recently, the "invisible hand" of the Federal Reserve (the Fed) now holds significant sway over every Bitcoin and altcoin chart.

​The Federal Reserve’s primary tools—interest rates and monetary policy—dictate how much "cheap money" is flowing through the global economy. When the Fed leans toward Hawkish policies (raising interest rates), investors tend to pull back from "risk-on" assets like crypto to seek safety in bonds or cash. Conversely, Dovish signals usually act as fuel for a crypto rally.

​As the latest policy updates hit the wires, we are seeing a direct reaction in market liquidity. Every word from the Fed Chair is being parsed by algorithms and human traders alike. If the policy suggests a tightening of the belt, we see the "silent" climbs we’ve discussed lately suddenly face resistance.

​In today’s market, being a good technical analyst isn't enough; you have to be a bit of a macro-economist too. Understanding the Fed's next move can be the difference between catching a massive wave or being caught in a sudden liquidation event.

Watch the Fed, but trust your research. As we always say: book your profits when the sun is shining, because policy shifts can bring the clouds faster than you think.
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