Just-In: Bitcoin, Ethereum Retraces After The BOE’s 50 Bps Rate Hike, US Fed Powell Testimony

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices witness retracements after the Bank of England hiked interest rates by 50 bps to 5% for the 13th straight time and reveals more hikes will come to bring inflation down to the 2% target. The larger-than-expected hike comes after the UK’s annual inflation for May stayed at 8.7% and the core inflation rate rose to 7.1%.

“Bringing inflation down is our absolute priority,” says Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, after a surprise 50 bps rate hike to tackle persistent inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee comprising nine members of the Bank of England has voted 7-2 in favor of an increase to 5%, marking the highest level in 15 years and the most significant change since February.

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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a testimony to the US House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday revealed that the interest rate pause is temporary. He added that further rate hikes are likely if the US economy maintained its current course.

On Thursday, Powell in testimony to the Senate Banking Committee will make it clear that the Fed is not done hiking interest rates. The market expects two rate hikes by year-end. According to CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of a 25 bps hike at the July 26 FOMC meeting jumped to 75%.

Meanwhile, treasury yields rise as global central banks set to continue hiking interest rates. The US Dollar index (DXY) that fell below 102 is again rising towards 102.50 after BOE rate hikes, which will put some pressure on Bitcoin price.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Price To Record Correction

Bitcoin price hit a high of $30,737 in the recent rally, reaching almost to the April high of $31,000. BTC price fell below $30,000 after the Bank of England’s surprise 50 bps rate hike. However, the positive sentiment for Bitcoin to $35k still remains among traders amid accumulation by whales.

Popular analyst Michael van de Poppe predicts consolidation in the $29k-$30k range, with optimal entry at $28,500 after a correction. Price action likely to move this way as Bitcoin has strong resistance at $31,000.

Meanwhile, ETH price also fell to $1900. The 24-hour low and high are $1815 and $1932, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume increased in the last 24 hours, indicating interest among traders.

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