Bitcoin and Ethereum Soar After Fed Rate Cut Announcement

Bitcoin Price

Key Highlights

  • Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have witnessed a tiny spike after the Federal Reserve announced the rate cut
  • On December 10, the Federal Reserve lowered the funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50%-3.75%
  • Tom Lee stated that Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle is dead and the cryptocurrency market is now in a supercycle 

On Wednesday, the biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, reclaimed its $94,000 just a few minutes after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced a cut in its key interest rate for the third time in a row. 

On CNBC’s Squawk Box, the Fundstrat Chairman, Tom Lee, shared his view that Bitcoin is in a powerful “supercycle.” Lee stated that the traditional 4-year price cycle is no longer the primary driver. He mentioned that massive and sustained investment from institutions through spot Bitcoin ETFs has changed the market. 

Earlier, he revealed that Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the middle of 2026, by mentioning his expectations for liquidity from Federal Reserve policy.

Also Read: Bitcoin’s Brutal November: What’s Next for December?

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Rajpalsinh Parmar
Written by Rajpalsinh Parmar
Rajpalsinh is a Crypto Journalist at CryptoNewsZ with over three years of experience covering cryptocurrency, blockchain platforms, and industry developments. He has previously contributed to reputed crypto media platforms, producing SEO-optimized and research-driven content. He specializes in crypto trading bots, blockchain innovations, and industry events, including hackathons. Rajpalsinh focuses on delivering timely news and insights, simplifying complex topics to make them accessible to a broad audience while keeping readers informed about the latest trends in the digital asset ecosystem.