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The Fed is expected to cut interest rates twice in 2025, what might this mean for the Bitcoin price?


The cryptocurrency market has gone mainstream. It is no longer retail investors’ assets as institutions globally are investing in Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies.
As a risk-based asset, Bitcoin’s price is affected by central bank policies, especially those from the United States Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin’s rally in 2024 and connections with rate cut
The cryptocurrency market was bullish in 2024, with the Bitcoin price surging by over 100%. The rally allowed Bitcoin to rally to an all-time high above $100k. A key catalyst to Bitcoin’s surge last year was the multiple rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
In 2024, the Fed cut rates three times, bringing it down to the target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Before then, the rate had been on a lofty plateau of 5.25%-5.50% since July 2023.
The reduced interest rates affected Bitcoin’s price, allowing it to hit the $100k mark for the first time in its history. When interest rates are high, the cost of borrowing money is high. Higher interest rates decrease the liquidity in financial markets, providing more capital for less risky investments like bonds.
However, lower interest rates increase the liquidity in financial markets, with investors opting to push money into riskier assets like Bitcoin.
Fed kept interest rates steady in January
Bitcoin reached an all-time high price of $109,410 on January 20 as the market reacted to Trump assuming office. However, it has since lost 11% of its value and now trades just above $97k.
A key factor in the poor market performance in the past few weeks was the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady. On January 29th, the Fed announced that the borrowing rate remained between 4.25% and 4.5%.
Leaving the rate unchanged affected Bitcoin’s price as it has failed to rally to a new all-time high. It has also struggled to stay above $100k since the start of February.
Fed to cut interest rate twice in 2025
The first FOMC meeting of 2025 saw the Fed leave the interest rate unchanged. The United States Fed is expected to cut rates twice before the end of the year. However, this decision will be affected by inflation levels.
If the inflation levels rise sharply, the Fed will increase interest rates to curb the rising inflation. However, if inflation levels decline, the Fed will cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.
The CPI report earlier today, February 12th, revealed that inflation in the United States rose to 3%, its highest level since June 2024. The rising inflation could hamper possible interest rate cuts, with the news sending Bitcoin to the $94k level earlier today.
Market analysts expect the Fed will lower rates twice this year, reaching 3.75%-4.00% by the end of 2025. However, the range of forecasts is wide, from a low of 3.00%-3.25% and a high of 4.50%-4.75%.
Thanks to the expected rate cuts and other macroeconomic factors, analysts are optimistic Bitcoin’s price could reach a new all-time high. While predictions differ, most analysts are optimistic BTC’s price could hit between $150k-$200k before the end of the year.
In addition to the expected lower interest rates, increased retail and institutional adoption could positively affect Bitcoin’s price in the coming months. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continues to increase its exposure to Bitcoin while more companies are buying BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF.
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Sui Meme Coins Surge With Rising DEX Volumes

Sui meme coins, not typically seen at the forefront of the sector, are surging in volume recently. Their market cap is far smaller than Solana meme coins, but it’s also growing fast.
LOFI, a meme coin deployed on the blockchain, surged by over 186% in a week. If fresh DEX trading volumes start flowing into these assets, Sui could be the next emerging ecosystem for meme coins.
Are Sui Meme Coins About to Explode?
Meme coins based on Solana have been getting a lot of attention lately, with surging trade volumes and token prices. This has fueled speculation that Solana’s poised to lead a new meme coin boom, especially as the sector is exposed to new risks.
However, Sui meme coins are gaining some unexpected traction, and DEX volumes are noticeably soaring.

Sui is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain that shares many similarities with Solana but several key differences.
Its design focuses on scalability, using parallel transaction processing and an object-centric transaction model to achieve this aim. Sui’s ecosystem is much less mature than Solana’s, but this could present opportunities for meme coins.
Sui’s developers are constantly working on upgrades to encourage new projects, some of which are explicitly geared towards meme coins. Solana’s 6.3 billion meme coin market cap grew by 2.4% in the previous 24 hours, while Sui’s increased by 4.6%.
LOFI grew 184.5% in the last week, highlighting its dedicated community.
LOFI’s impressive rise stands out, but several other projects on the layer-1 network have also attracted speculative interest. Meme coins thrive on community hype, and the blockchain’s DEX volumes are soaring.
If this high performance and committed enthusiasm connect with fresh investors, it could present an explosive opportunity.
For now, Sui’s meme coin ecosystem has a ways to go, with a total market cap of $123 million. However, this sector moves fast, and the Sui ecosystem could be poised to make some major growth soon, if meme coin enthusiasts continue to trade.
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Top 3 AI Coins To Watch: RENDER, IP, and CLANKER

AI coins continue to draw attention as April nears its end, with Render (RENDER), Story Protocol (IP), and CLANKER standing out. RENDER has led the pack, surging nearly 17% this week and reclaiming a $2 billion market cap.
In contrast, Story (IP) is down 6.5%, the worst performer among the top 10 AI tokens, while CLANKER dropped over 7% in the last 24 hours. With momentum shifting across the sector, all three tokens are positioned at key technical levels that could define their next move.
RENDER
Render Network provides decentralized GPU computing power for creators, developers, and artificial intelligence applications. Its infrastructure supports rendering for 3D graphics, visual effects, and artificial intelligence model training.

RENDER, the network’s native token, has surged nearly 17% over the past week, pushing its market cap back above $2 billion. It was the top performer among the ten largest AI coins in the market.
If the bullish momentum holds, RENDER could test resistance levels at $4.065 and $4.21, and a breakout could open the path to $4.63.
However, if the trend reverses, key support lies at $3.82 and $3.68—losing these could trigger a deeper decline toward $3.47 or even $3.14 in a stronger correction.
Story (IP)
Story Protocol is a decentralized infrastructure designed to manage and monetize intellectual property (IP) on-chain, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence.
It allows creators to register stories, characters, and other digital assets, enabling collaborative development, licensing, and programmable royalties—all while integrating AI into the creation and distribution process.

Despite its explosive 477% rally between February 16 and 26, Story’s native token, IP, is down 6.5% over the last seven days—the largest drop among the top 10 AI coins.
If the current correction continues, IP could test support at $3.82, and a break below that may push the price under $3. However, if bullish momentum returns, IP could retest resistance at $4.49 and then aim for $5.04.
A strong rebound could eventually lift the token back toward the $6.61 zone, reclaiming some of its earlier hype.
tokenbot (CLANKER)
Tokenbot is a coin launchpad built on the Base chain. Its native token, CLANKE, has been down over 7% in the last 24 hours.
Notably, Base has climbed to the fourth spot in weekly DEX volume, reaching $4.7 billion—just behind BNB, Ethereum, and Solana—although its volume is down 7.73% in the last week.

Interest remains around Base’s recent push into “Content Coins,” with the community watching closely to see how the narrative evolves.
If CLANKER’s current downtrend deepens, it could test support at $27.97 and potentially fall to $22.84, dropping below $25 for the first time since April 6.
On the upside, a recovery could lead to a test of the $36 resistance, followed by $40. If sentiment around Base tokens strengthens, CLANKER could rally toward $47 as momentum builds.
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Hedera Struggles Under $0.17 Despite Strong Support

Hedera (HBAR) is up more than 5% in the last 24 hours, showing signs of short-term relief after a rough start to April.
Despite the bounce, technical indicators still point to a weak overall trend, with bearish EMA alignment and a flat ADX reading. Momentum remains uncertain, but bulls have managed to defend key support levels so far.
Hedera Shows Early Signs of Bullish Shift, But Trend Still Weak
Hedera’s DMI indicator shows its ADX at 19.8—slightly up from 18.49 two days ago but down from a recent high of 21.94 earlier today.
The ADX (Average Directional Index) measures the strength of a trend, regardless of its direction. Values below 20 typically indicate a weak or consolidating market, while readings above 25 suggest a strong trend is developing.
HBAR’s current ADX near 20 suggests momentum is still relatively soft, with no clear directional strength in place.

Looking at the directional indicators, the +DI (Directional Indicator) has risen from 13.42 to 14.2, showing a slight increase in bullish pressure. Meanwhile, the -DI has declined from 19.89 to 17.15, indicating weakening bearish momentum.
This narrowing gap between +DI and -DI may signal a potential shift in favor of the bulls, but with ADX still under 25, the trend remains unconfirmed.
If +DI continues to climb and crosses above -DI, Hedera could attempt a short-term reversal—but for now, the market remains in a cautious, sideways phase.
HBAR Enters Cloud Zone as Trend Momentum Stalls
The Ichimoku Cloud chart for HBAR reflects a mostly neutral to slightly bearish trend.
The price is currently trading below the Kijun-sen (red line) and very close to the Tenkan-sen (blue line), indicating weak short-term momentum and a lack of clear direction.
Both lines are flat, which often signals consolidation and market indecision.

Looking ahead, the Kumo (cloud) is relatively thick and bearish, with the Senkou Span A below the Senkou Span B. However, price action has entered the cloud zone, suggesting possible trend exhaustion or transition.
The Chikou Span (lagging green line) is overlapping with recent price candles, reinforcing the sideways outlook.
Unless HBAR breaks cleanly above the cloud and reclaims the Kijun-sen, the market is likely to remain in a holding pattern.
Hedera Holds Key Supports, But Bearishness Still Lingers
Hedera’s EMA lines are currently showing a bearish structure, with short-term averages positioned below the long-term ones—typically a sign of ongoing downward momentum.
Despite this, HBAR price has recently tested and held support at both $0.156 and $0.153, signaling that buyers are still defending key levels. If the trend reverses from here, HBAR could begin a recovery move, first targeting resistance at $0.168.
A break above that level could open the path to $0.178, and if bullish momentum strengthens further, a move toward $0.201 could follow.

On the flip side, if selling pressure resumes, Hedera could retest the same support zones at $0.156 and $0.153.
Losing these levels would weaken the technical structure significantly and could trigger a deeper drop.
In that case, the next major support comes all the way down near $0.124, which would represent a substantial decline and reinforce the current bearish trend.
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