weekly-report-02-07-2025

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts, a Possible Win for Cryptocurrencies

The Federal Reserve is currently evaluating its monetary policy, with a potential interest rate cut in July 2025 remaining a topic of significant discussion among policymakers and economists. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has maintained a data-dependent approach, indicating that a rate cut at the July 29-30 meeting is not entirely off the table. 

A key factor influencing this cautious stance, as highlighted by Powell, is the potential inflationary impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Powell has suggested that without these tariff-induced inflation concerns, the Fed might have already initiated rate reductions earlier this year, underscoring the critical role of trade policy in monetary decisions.

Within the Federal Reserve, there are discernible differences in opinion regarding the timing of potential rate cuts. Some officials, including Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, have expressed openness to a rate cut as early as July, contingent on tariff-related inflation proving transitory and the job market remaining stable. This contrasts with more conservative outlooks from other economists and Fed officials, some of whom project that any rate reductions might not occur until September at the earliest, or even later in 2025. 

For instance, analysis from Morgan Stanley does not foresee any rate cuts in July or September and none for the remainder of 2025, instead forecasting seven cuts in 2026. As of early July 2025, the Fed's benchmark interest rate is within the 4.25% to 4.5% range, and market expectations, as indicated by the CME Group's FedWatch tool, suggest a 21.2% probability of a quarter-point rate cut in July as of June 27. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously chose to hold rates steady at their June meeting, although some officials did project the possibility of two quarter-point rate cuts by the close of the year.

Corporate Titans Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Leading publicly traded companies, notably MicroStrategy, continue to aggressively accumulate Bitcoin, signaling growing corporate confidence in its long-term value proposition as a treasury asset. This ongoing trend highlights a strategic shift in how some corporations view their balance sheet management, increasingly allocating capital to digital assets amidst evolving macroeconomic landscapes.

  • MicroStrategy's Latest Acquisition (July 2025): The prominent business intelligence firm announced a recent acquisition of an additional 4,980 BTC , bringing its total holdings to approximately 597,325 BTC. This latest move underscores the company's unwavering conviction in Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and a long-term store of value.
  • Emerging Corporate Adoption (Q2 2025): Beyond established players, several mid-sized technology and fintech companies have reportedly begun to explore or implement Bitcoin allocations for their treasury reserves. This broader interest suggests a growing institutional acceptance and a widening perception of Bitcoin as a legitimate component of diversified corporate portfolios.

This continued corporate accumulation reflects a deepening conviction in Bitcoin's role as a hedge against inflation and a form of "digital gold" in an uncertain economic environment. Companies are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a superior long-term store of value compared to traditional fiat currencies, especially given global monetary policies and rising debt levels. This trend of supply absorption by strategic corporate holders could have significant implications for Bitcoin's market dynamics, potentially reducing available liquidity and reinforcing its status as an emerging global reserve asset, further contributing to its price stability and growth trajectory over time.

BTC Technical Analysis

As of July 2, 2025, BTC is trading around $107,685. It's currently navigating a crucial phase, with a key support zone identified between $104,500 and $105,500. If the price successfully bounces from this range, it would signal a positive outlook for BTC, potentially aiming to retest the resistance area of $108,500–$109,000. Should it break above this resistance, the next significant target would be $110,000.

However, if the support level around $104,500–$105,500 fails to hold, there's a possibility of a move down toward the $99,000 area. While an immediate drop to that level isn't certain, a confirmed breakdown below this support would indicate that BTC is entering a downtrend.

The Bitcoin ETF net flow chart from June 26 to June 30, 2025, demonstrated a consistently positive trend in institutional demand, with inflows of $226.7 million (June 26), $501.2 million (June 27), and $102.1 million (June 30). This sustained capital injection reflected robust institutional appetite, supporting Bitcoin's price stability and potential upside.

ETH Technical Analysis

Ethereum is currently trading at $2,447,86 and, similar to Bitcoin, it's at a critical price level. A breakdown below this support could signal a shift into a downtrend, with a potential move down toward the $2,200 level. However, if ETH manages to hold above this support, there's a chance for a rebound toward the $2,550 resistance zone. Should it break the resistance levels, it could go to the next target $2800

The Ethereum ETF net flows from June 26 to June 30, 2025, showed a fluctuating yet largely positive investor interest. Despite a net outflow of $26.4 million on June 26, the subsequent days saw significant renewed interest with inflows of $77.5 million on June 27 and $31.8 million on June 30. This overall positive momentum, particularly following a brief dip, suggests a solidifying institutional sentiment toward Ethereum, which could help stabilize ETH's price amidst broader market dynamics.

SOL Technical Analysis

As of July 2, Solana is trading at $148.75. If Solana fails to hold its current support level, Solana could face a deeper decline toward the $125 area. On the other hand, a shift back to an uptrend for Solana would only be confirmed if it manages to break above the $158 level.

The latest data shows that DEX trading volume has decreased compared to its peak in late 2024. Although still higher than 2023 levels, the recent downtrend suggests cooling market activity and reduced trading momentum in the decentralized space.

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