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Bitcoin volatility amid FOMC and global economic shifts

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Bitcoin volatility persists as the market anticipates the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and monitors the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle. While historical data from 2014, 2018, and 2022 shows Bitcoin experienced declines exceeding 60% during midterm years, experts maintain these were often driven by specific events like the FTX bankruptcy rather than the elections themselves. As of mid-September, Bitcoin continues to fluctuate around the $77,000 level. Analysts from Bloomberg suggest that recent declines in Bitcoin may serve as a “leading indicator for broader market trends,” prompting closer scrutiny of liquidity and regulatory developments. Recent market activity shows divergent trends between institutional inflows and macroeconomic pressures. The ~~week~~ Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) has recorded inflows in 11 of ~~September 14–20 is expected~~ the last 20 trading days, totaling approximately $62.2 million, bringing its net assets to ~~be a period~~ roughly $610.13 million. Conversely, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recently reported three consecutive days of ~~significant uncertainty due~~ capital outflows totaling $63.22 million. Macroeconomic factors continue to ~~several overlapping global economic events. Beyond the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and press conference, market participants are monitoring the~~ drive uncertainty. Rising yields on two-year U.S. ~~Senate’s proceedings regarding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Additionally, upcoming interest rate decisions from the Bank of England~~ Treasury bonds and ~~the Bank~~ expectations of ~~Japan, alongside Canadian inflation~~ sustained higher interest rates ~~and U.S. retail sales data,~~ are ~~expected~~ exerting downward pressure on the cryptocurrency. Furthermore, oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel are contributing to ~~influence~~ inflationary risks, which may complicate the ~~broader cryptocurrency landscape, including Ethereum and various altcoins.~~ Federal Reserve’s ability to shift toward a more accommodative monetary policy.

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