{"id":401923,"date":"2023-05-25T20:01:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T20:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=401923"},"modified":"2023-05-30T10:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:03:18","slug":"bitcoins-struggle-below-26-5k-persists-evaluating-the-debt-ceiling-implications-and-impact-of-fomc-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoins-struggle-below-26-5k-persists-evaluating-the-debt-ceiling-implications-and-impact-of-fomc-minutes","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin’s Struggle Below $26.5K Persists -Evaluating the Debt Ceiling Implications and Impact of FOMC Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crypto markets experienced a slight shift in momentum after a stagnant period of two weeks. The trigger for this change came from concerns about UK inflation and a warning from Janet Yellen regarding the US debt ceiling stalemate, which spooked investors and sent prices plummeting on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

UK Inflation and US Debt Ceiling Stalemate Impact Crypto Markets, Bitcoin Hovers Below $26.5K<\/b><\/h2>\n

The release of the latest minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), later in the day, revealed a lack of consensus among US central bankers regarding the continuation of interest rate hikes. Unfortunately, this revelation did little to instil confidence in the market.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin<\/a>, the dominant cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, recently hovered around the $26,440 mark, signalling a decrease of roughly 3% within the previous 24-hour period. This value approached its lowest level since May 12, when it fell below the $26,000 threshold.<\/p>\n

During this period, Bitcoin has been grappling with low trading volume and volatility as market participants grapple with uncertainties surrounding US government debt, crypto regulations, and macroeconomic factors. Prior to Wednesday, Bitcoin had been range-bound between $26,500 and $27,500.<\/p>\n