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Bitcoin price is consolidating near $116,370 as traders await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday. The leading cryptocurrency has established strong resistance at $116,000 that analysts say must be broken decisively for continued upward movement.
Market participants are pricing in a 96.1% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut according to CME FedWatch Tool data. Some traders expect a larger 50 basis point reduction given recent economic indicators.
Bitcoin momentum has slowed since reaching an all-time high of $124,100 on August 14. The price pullback has moved below the cost basis of recent buyers who entered between $108,000 and $116,000.
Crypto analysts remain split on Bitcoin’s reaction to potential rate cuts. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee views the first rate reduction this year as a catalyst for Bitcoin and Ethereum to make major moves over three months.
Ahead of the FOMC, the price is locked in a narrow corridor of 114.6–117.1K, with the High/Low shifted upward – a sign of a constructive trend. The price is holding in the upper third of the range, but without a decisive impulse before the event.
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— Axel 💎🙌 Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) September 17, 2025
However, other analysts express caution about immediate price action. Crypto trader Ted suggests Bitcoin could drop to $104,000 before reversing or decline to $92,000 before reaching new highs.
The Fed will cut rates in just 2 days.
JP Morgan and other big analysts are expecting a market dump before reversal.
Scenario 1: $BTC will dump towards $104,000 level before reversal.
Scenario 2: Bitcoin will dump towards $92,000, which also has a CME gap before reversal and a… pic.twitter.com/Pq08pjMABR
— Ted (@TedPillows) September 15, 2025
Lower interest rates typically benefit Bitcoin by reducing appeal of traditional investments like bonds. Increased liquidity from rate cuts often flows into speculative assets including cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin’s 2021 bull run was fueled largely by ultra-low rates following the pandemic. Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on trade tariff inflation effects will be closely watched Wednesday.
Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to their lowest level since January 2023 according to CryptoQuant data. This trend indicates more Bitcoin is moving from active trading into private storage.
Reduced exchange supply typically creates less selling pressure on Bitcoin price. Fewer coins available for immediate sale supports price stability and potential gains.
Simultaneously, stablecoin balances on exchanges are increasing. This “dry powder” suggests investors are accumulating buying power for potential market opportunities.
Long-term holders maintain confidence despite recent volatility. The September 1 drop to $107,400 was driven primarily by short-term investors taking profits.
October marks the start of Q4, historically Bitcoin’s best-performing quarter with average returns of 85.42% since 2013. This seasonal pattern could provide upward momentum if Bitcoin breaks current resistance.
Technical analysis shows Bitcoin needs to reclaim $116,000 decisively to target higher levels. A break above this resistance could open paths toward previous highs near $124,000.
Downside scenarios include potential drops to $108,000 support or deeper corrections to $104,000 if Fed outcomes disappoint markets. Current market sentiment remains neutral with Fear and Greed Index at 53.
The combination of potential Fed rate cuts, reduced exchange supply, and historical Q4 performance creates a generally positive outlook for Bitcoin price in coming months.
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