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Bitcoin trades at near $100K as the market digests Fed’s decision to maintain interest rates
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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $5 billion since Mid-April, Signaling Strong Investor Confidence
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Altcoins Solana, Cardano, and XRP gain traction, mirroring Bitcoin’s strength near $100K levels
Bitcoin is trading near $99500, just below the $100,000 threshold, as crypto markets process the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise interest rates. This confirmation by the FOMC, along with robust institutional interest and strong Bitcoin ETF flows, shapes investor confidence for a major BTC break out.
The Federal Reserve ended its FOMC meeting in 2025 with the announcement that interest rates would remain unchanged. This much-anticipated decision is now a key datapoint for Bitcoin’s push past $100,000 and towards new all-time heights. Bitcoin’s current strength is also attributed to macroeconomic factors that are supportive, such as the easing of U.S.-China tensions, which improves global risk appetite.
Bitcoin $100K: Fed holds rates; strong ETF inflows continue
In addition, since mid-April, the inflows of funds into Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $5 billion, reinforcing a bullish sentiment. These capital movements show growing investor confidence as Bitcoin nears $100,000.
If the current momentum continues, Bitcoin could not only surpass $100,000 but also reach a price increase throughout the summer. The FOMC meeting could be a key catalyst.
Altcoins react to Bitcoin’s strength, Fed’s confirmed rate stance
Altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano (ADA), which are also vying for the $100,000 mark, have also attracted renewed investor interest. Analysts predict that XRP will reach $2.60 in the near future.
The number of wallets that hold over 10,000 XRP is continuing to increase, and whales are reported to have accumulated more than 900 million XRP. This trend indicates a quiet confidence among large holders in anticipation of an ETF approval.
Solana also enjoys robust growth. The revenue from decentralized apps in April topped $162,000,000, with platforms such as Pump.fun, Axiom exchange and Axiom leading the way. Major firms continue to acquire significant amounts of SOL, indicating a strong institutional interest. Soul Strategies executed a $20-million tranche of a $500-million convertible note. This could add substantial buying pressure to the market in the near future.
Cardano isn’t far behind. Cardano’s upcoming launch of Bitcoin OS has renewed interest in ADA. The token’s reputation as a reliable, secure, and decentralized token has been praised by its community. Investors are watching the $0.73 mark for a breakout, or a pullback down to $0.61.
Expansion of the Crypto Ecosystem: New ETF filings, AI on blockchain progress
ETF activity is expanding across the crypto-space. Bitwise filed for an ETF based on the NEAR Protocol, and a CRO-based ETF will be launched soon with 21Shares support. These developments show that institutional interest is growing beyond Bitcoin.
Related: Powell signals no rush for rate cuts, Fed won’t block banks from crypto.
Fraction AI’s mainnet has been launched on Ethereum’s Layer 2 Base. This is another major milestone. It’s revolutionizing how AI interacts blockchain with over 320,000 users. Users can now deploy AI agents to perform tasks such as financial analysis and code generation, earning “fractals”, which influence future token distribution.
