Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver an economic policy speech on Dec. 1, just days before the next FOMC meeting, and markets expect his tone to shape Bitcoin’s near-term direction. Traders are watching for dovish or hawkish cues that could swing risk appetite and BTC flows.

On December 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, signaling caution in future cuts and clarifying they won't hold Bitcoin. This update affects cryptocurrency market dynamics and investor strategies.