The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, ending the recent rate-cut cycle for now and signaling a pause as inflation remains elevated. Markets were widely expecting this decision.   • Fed Chair Powell hinted future rate changes depend on data, not timing, keeping uncertainty high.
Recent FedWatch data shows markets expect the Fed will likely keep interest rates unchanged with only a small chance of a rate cut soon , this means the Fed is still cautious on economic conditions. 
For Bitcoin, this means volatility + sideways action as traders wait for the real Fed decision. When rate cut expectations rise, BTC often gets bullish momentum.  $BTC
Bitcoin is trading around ~$87,900–$88,000, showing mixed sentiment with both buyers and sellers watching key levels. $BTC still looks strong above key support zones and institutions continue to accumulate. 
Big players like Strategy (MicroStrategy) are adding BTC to their reserves,strong long-term conviction from these buys can signal confidence even in sideways markets. 
This means smart money may be positioning before a bigger move,watch for breakout levels and accumulation zones. $BTC