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## Crypto Daily Digest: Bitcoin Dominance to Rise as Crypto Market Slumps on Fed Hints and Regulatory Concerns

The cryptocurrency market faced a significant downturn as <a href="/price/bitcoin-btc" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Bitcoin</a>, along with other major cryptocurrencies, experienced a drop in value. This decline was triggered by the Federal Reserve's hints of potential interest rate hikes, causing investors to reassess their positions. Furthermore, regulatory concerns surrounding the broader crypto sector, highlighted by the recent SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, added to the market's bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, tested the $25,000 price level on Wednesday. Ether and altcoins like <a href="/price/xrp-xrp" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">XRP</a> and <a href="/price/litecoin-ltc" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Litecoin</a> also saw substantial drops in value. The technical analysis for Bitcoin indicates a potential breakdown of the upward trend line established in 2023. Traders and investors, who had positioned themselves for a different outcome, scrambled to adjust their positions in response to the more hawkish outlook presented by the Federal Reserve. Consequently, liquidations and repositioning activities were observed across various cryptocurrency exchanges.

Meanwhile, XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, experienced a sharp drop in value. The ongoing lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the SEC has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the token. Earlier <a href="/price/optimism-op" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Optimism</a> fueled a surge in XRP's price after the anticipation of document releases related to the lawsuit, but it ultimately fell to its lowest level this month. The SEC's legal action alleged that XRP was an unregistered security, adding further volatility to the market.

In the midst of these market fluctuations, MicroStrategy's CEO, Michael Saylor, shared his perspective on the future of the cryptocurrency market. Saylor believes that Bitcoin's dominance will significantly increase, reaching 80%, as more investors gravitate towards the original digital asset. He predicts that regulatory actions will likely lead to other coins being classified as securities, reducing their utility and use cases. Saylor's confidence in Bitcoin's long-term potential is reflected in MicroStrategy's position as the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency.

However, Saylor acknowledges that the market may undergo further rationalization, with Bitcoin and a select few proof-of-work tokens emerging as the dominant players in the industry. This consolidation, in Saylor's view, will be driven by real utility rather than hype. He anticipates a tenfold increase in Bitcoin's price from its current value of $25,200.

As the cryptocurrency market faces these challenging times, it is important to note that market dynamics can shift quickly. While regulatory scrutiny and the recent market downturn have impacted investor sentiment, the industry remains resilient. Projects with genuine utility and strong fundamentals may still rise to the top in the long run, driven by advancements in AI technology and growing mainstream adoption.

## Bitcoin (BTC) $25,194 (+0.26%) - Neutral Outlook

![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/1686794679Untitled0615 1.png)

![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/1686795208Untitled0615 2.png)

**Overview:**

- ***Closest daily support zone: 25240 - 24822***
- ***Closest daily resistance zone: 25818 - 26285***
- ***Key Level: 24270 (Weekly Demand Level)***


<br> **Daily Resistance zones**

1. 25818 - 26285
2. 26700 - 27150
3. 27790 - 28020


<br> **Daily Support zones**

1. 25240 - 24822
2. 24270 - 23855
3. 23470 - 23340


## Macro: Market Digests Fed's Pause and Eyes China's Economic Pulse; Chipmakers Rally, Tesla's Streak Ends

The US stock market experienced a slight deceleration in its upward momentum on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve signaled its contemplation of raising interest rates, following a pause in its tightening cycle. The S&P 500 closed with a minimal gain, extending its winning streak to five consecutive advances, driven by a resurgence in the technology sector and remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggesting that no definitive decision had been reached for the upcoming meetings.

While the market had anticipated the Fed's pause and a hawkish outlook, analysts took note of the central bank's language and stressed that the battle against inflation is likely to persist, potentially leading to increased market volatility. Bond traders adjusted their expectations, virtually eliminating bets on rate cuts for the year. The Fed's decision left the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged, but quarterly forecasts indicated an anticipation of rising borrowing costs by year-end.

Looking ahead, investor focus is shifting towards China as the country prepares to unveil retail sales and industrial output data, expected to reveal further signs of a slowing economic recovery. To support real estate and domestic demand, the People's Bank of China is projected to reduce its one-year medium-term lending facility rate as part of broader stimulus efforts.

Simultaneously, New Zealand's economic challenges reverberated through markets, as the nation slipped into a recession in the first quarter, prompting a decline in sovereign bond yields. Australian 10-year yields mirrored the drop in long-dated US Treasuries.

In corporate news, chipmakers Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia experienced positive performance, showcasing their planned lines of artificial intelligence processors. Meanwhile, Tesla's record-setting 13-day winning streak came to an end, and UnitedHealth Group faced a slump after an executive expressed concerns about higher-than-anticipated medical care expenses.

Investors sought further clarity from the Federal Reserve regarding its outlook, and this uncertainty may contribute to a potential sideways trading trend in Asia until more information becomes available.


<div class="blog-details-info">
<div>Author:** Peter L. **, Gate.io Researcher
<div class="info-tips">\*This article represents only the views of the researcher and does not constitute any investment suggestions.
<div>\*Gate.io reserves all rights to this article. Reposting of the article will be permitted provided Gate.io is referenced. In all cases, legal action will be taken due to copyright infringement.
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Daily News | Bitcoin and Major Cryptocurrencies Drop Amid Regulatory Worries; Macro Market Digests Fed's Pause