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Bitcoin was consolidating below a key resistance level on Tuesday, as market volatility rose ahead of the upcoming U.S. Fed decision. Tomorrow’s Federal Reserve meeting will likely see interest rates increased, as the bank battles inflation. Ethereum moved below $1,600 in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) was trading below a key resistance level on Tuesday, ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Following a failed breakout of its $20,800 ceiling on Monday, BTC/USD slipped to a low of $20,287.46 earlier today. Market uncertainty has spiked in anticipation of the FOMC meeting, with many expecting the Fed to increase rates by 0.75%. BTC/USD – Daily Chart As can be seen from the chart, price volatility also comes following a failed surge in price strength , with the relative strength index (RSI) recently failing to break a ceiling of its own. The threat of a rate hike has boosted U.S. dollar strength , which appears to be o...

Ethereum was trading above $1,600 on Monday, as markets prepared for the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting. The Fed is expected to hike rates by 75 basis points this week, as inflation remains at historical highs. Bitcoin also rebounded, hovering marginally below $21,000 in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) remained closer to $21,000 on Monday, as markets rebounded from yesterday’s sell-off. Following Sunday’s low of $20,461.72, BTC/USD surged to an intraday peak of $20,791.67 earlier today. The move sees the token edge closer to Saturday’s high of $21,080, which was the strongest point the token had hit since September 13. BTC/USD – Daily Chart Looking at the chart, Monday’s surge sent BTC close to its long-term price resistance of $20,800, which hasn’t truly been broken since early September. Price strength has also rebounded, with the 14-day relative strength index (RSI) now tracking at 61.47, which is close to it...

Ethereum was trading higher on Friday, as market volatility eased, following the latest U.S. inflation report. Core inflation rose 0.6%, with consumer prices up to 8.2%, higher than the expected 8.1%. Despite this, traders seem to have breathed a sigh of relief, as the uncertainty surrounding the report has now passed. Bitcoin moved closer to $20,000 on the news. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) moved towards the $20,000 level on Friday, as uncertainty in crypto markets eased, following the latest U.S. inflation report. Despite consumer prices rising by more than expected, markets reacted positively, as speculation surrounding the report has faded. As a result of the report, BTC/USD rose to an intraday high of $19,835.17, less than 24-hours after trading at a low of $18,642.11. BTC/USD – Daily Chart This rally has seen momentum shift once again, with several indicators now leaning more towards bullish territory. The 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is now back above the 50.00 ma...