Bitcoin (BTC) Recovers Ahead of Fed Rate Decision, Technicals Signal Bullish Dominance
Bitcoin extended its recovery this week, posting a seven-day uptrend and adding roughly 7%, as traders position ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December 10 rate decision. Despite still being down about 10% on the month, improving macro conditions and strengthening technical signals have shifted market sentiment back toward a bullish bias.
Macro Tailwinds: Fed Expected to Cut Rates by 25 bps
Most market participants now anticipate a 0.25% rate cut — a shift reinforced by weaker jobs data and cooling inflation that together increase pressure on the Fed to ease policy.
A rate cut would expand liquidity across financial markets and typically favors risk assets, with Bitcoin historically outperforming in periods of declining real yields.
Lower rates generally reduce the appeal of yield-bearing assets like bonds while increasing the attractiveness of non-yielding assets like BTC. Meanwhile, lower real yields create a condition under which Bitcoin has historically staged strong rallies
If the Fed delivers as expected, BTC could continue to benefit from renewed liquidity flows and reduced macro headwinds.
BTC Breaks Key Resistance, Signaling Trend Strength
Bitcoin’s technical structure has strengthened notably in recent sessions. After consolidating within a tight range, BTC broke above the $91K resistance zone, clearing a major hurdle that limited upside throughout late November.
Source: coinmarketcap
Momentum indicators support further bullish expansion:
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The MACD histogram flipped positive at +787, showing strong acceleration in upward momentum
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The RSI range of 44–49 remains comfortably below overbought territory, giving BTC ample room to continue its trend
This combination — resistance breakout, rising momentum, and moderate RSI — positions Bitcoin favorably heading into the Fed decision.
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BTC Outlook: Bullish Dominance Builds, but Catalysts Remain Macro-Driven
The broader BTC trend still depends heavily on macro conditions. A dovish tone from the Fed — or confirmation of a 25 bps cut — would reinforce Bitcoin’s position as a liquidity-sensitive asset and strengthen the bullish narrative.
However, a surprise pause or hawkish messaging could flatten momentum and trigger near-term volatility, especially given the recent rise in leveraged positioning across exchanges.
For now, technicals show buyers firmly in control. But macro policy remains the dominant catalyst for Bitcoin’s next decisive move.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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