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Bitcoin is currently battling intense macroeconomic headwinds. The crypto market has decoupled and is trading firmly on monetary policy. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has plunged to 15 (Extreme Fear), hitting its lowest level since the May cycle lows.

The primary driver behind Bitcoin’s recent slide from the $66,000 range to under $63,000  baseline was the US Federal Reserve meeting.

 While the Fed kept interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%, the newly appointed Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, eliminated forward guidance and delivered a surprisingly aggressive “dot plot” projection.

 Nine out of eighteen Fed officials now project at least one interest rate hike before the end of 2026, effectively shattering any remaining hopes for near-term rate cuts. Higher interest rates generally draw capital away from speculative risk assets like crypto.

 Following the Fed’s announcement, institutional sentiment cooled rapidly, resulting in over $111 million in net outflows from spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in a single day.

Despite the short-term price stagnation and future liquidations, underlying on-chain data shows massive resilience from high-conviction buyers:

 Long-term holders absorbed a massive 125,000 BTC over the first few weeks of June. This marks one of the largest monthly accumulation events of the current market cycle, heavily cushioning the floor price. Crucial Support: $61,000 – $63,500. Analysts note that this zone must hold during this week’s macro volatility to prevent an extended breakdown toward $55,000. Immediate Resistance: $67,500.Bitcoin needs to clear this level convincingly to regain its macro bullish momentum and re-invite broader institutional retail trading.