Bitcoin (BTC) is in what prelude It may be the most exciting week of the quarter. On Wednesday, September 17th, the US Federal Reserve likely announced interest rate cuts, with its president, Jerome Powell, giving a speech that can twist every market course in minutes. As traders already position themselves, BTC rises 4.8% over the weekend over seven days, reaching at a price of $116,000 at this wording.
The following graphics provided by the Coingcko platform highlight how BTC prices moved last week.
Market consensus discounts it, as reported in Cryptootics There are 25 basic point cuts in the reference rate.
Prediction platforms such as Polymarket moved on strips with a high probability of cutting that size (over 80%), with minority bets at 50 base points. Coinbase analysts have at least foreseen another cut before 2025 ends.
Beyond decisions, A great point is Powell’s speech after the announcement: His clues on the path of rates and liquidity historically changed the humor of Wall Street and Bitcoin in seconds. So the market is in “listening mode” and has a fast finger at the trigger.
Capital flow signals associated with these expectations. This week, he recorded two consecutive wins in Bitcoin Cash ETF’s biggest week since July. These vehicles will purchase physical BTC to support participation. When money comes in, direct demand for currency increases.
In parallel, there was a on September 8th. Stablecoins ticket records Binance for $620 millionapproximately $39,000 million has been reserved by carrying Exchange Stablecoins. Historically, peaks predict purchase capacity. If a catalyst appears, it is the capital ready to rotate when you click on BTC or other assets. Additionally, the US Producer Price Index (IP) is at 10 o’clock.
For Carolina Gama, Country Manager In the case of the Argentina of Exchange Bitget, what happens on Wednesday is the basis for defining Bitcoin’s immediate future. In his communication with Cryptootics, he explained: «If we confirm reductions, risky assets such as BTC tend to make a profit. In this scenario, Bitcoin can provide continuity to its valuation trajectory, consolidating beyond key technology levels and attracting greater institutional interest».
Added range:
«Historically, the cuts driven by the Fed have been well received by cryptocurrency investors. If this dynamic is repeated, BTC can find fertile ground moving towards new maximums in the short term, taking into account the constant flow of capital observed in ETFs, and the perception that assets are integrated as relevant alternatives to economic transition scenarios.
Carolina Gama, Country Manager DE Bitget Para Argentina.
The truth is that the market is being prepared on the day when Bitcoin prices can move with extraordinary strength. It’s not about guessing whether it will rise or fall, but about accepting that volatility will become the hero. Within expectations, capital flows, and historical decisions, Bitcoin enters turbulent water, where each wave can change course in seconds.
