The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.25%-3.5% before the end of June

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran, Bitcoin Drops Below 69,200 on Weekend

On March 22, following Trump's ultimatum to Iran, Bitcoin fell below $69,200, declining 2.2% over 24 hours. Market sentiment impacted mainstream crypto assets broadly, with declines across the board despite the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged. War risk has made traders cautious. If Iran fails to restore Strait of Hormuz passage, the conflict could escalate, impacting global energy transportation.

SEC Proposes to End Cryptocurrency Regulatory Gray Area! Chairman Paul Atkins Pushes "Safe Harbor" and New Fundraising Exemption Rules

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins proposed a new cryptocurrency asset regulatory framework that clarifies which tokens are not securities and simplifies compliance pathways through measures such as "startup exemptions" and "investment contract safe harbors," aimed at providing crypto enterprises with clearer fundraising guidance and signaling a policy shift in SEC oversight.

Bitcoin dips back below $75,000 on the eve of the Federal Reserve decision

Bitcoin recently touched $75,000 but failed to sustain the level, pulling back to $74,000, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Geopolitical risks and elevated energy prices have driven inflation higher, affecting market expectations for rate cuts and pushing the timeline for cuts to year-end. Technical analysis shows Bitcoin remains strong but has not confirmed a decisive breakout above the $75,000 level, with limited upside potential in the near term.

Bitcoin ETF Ends Seven-Day Winning Streak, Bitcoin Price Pressure Returns

US Bitcoin spot ETFs have turned to outflows following seven consecutive trading days of net inflows, indicating a shift toward more conservative capital allocation. Bitcoin price briefly fell below $70,000, reflecting weakened market sentiment and capital flows. ETF outflows stem from market reassessment of the macro environment, as investors reduce risk appetite amid elevated interest rate expectations and geopolitical risks. $70,000 has become a near-term technical dividing line between bulls and bears, with technical indicators suggesting market confidence still needs to be restored.

Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng: Will Continue to Implement Moderately Loose Monetary Policy and Maintain Ample Liquidity

Gate News reported that on March 22, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, stated at the China Development Forum 2026 Annual Conference that the central bank will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, comprehensively utilizing various monetary policy tools such as the reserve requirement ratio, policy interest rates, and open market operations to maintain ample liquidity. (China News Service)

Xinda Futures: Rising Energy Prices Constrain Rate Expectations, Gold Under Short-Term Pressure

Xinda Futures research indicates that gold price movements are influenced by rising energy prices and interest rate expectations. The Middle East conflict has kept crude oil at elevated levels, intensifying inflation concerns in the market and suppressing gold prices. The market expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged, but Powell's assessment will impact subsequent policy decisions.