Bitcoin Price Falls After Federal Reserve Inflation Comments

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In the Daily Dive #102, we highlighted the rising DXY (U.S. Dollar Currency Index) in 2021 and the negative impact it can have on bitcoin’s price. Today, with Federal Reserve Board Chair, Jerome Powell, talking about the rising risk of persistently high inflation in the United States and a potential accelerated taper, DXY, SPX and bitcoin markets immediately reacted. The DXY jumped over 1% with both the S&P 500 Index and bitcoin falling in tandem.

The bitcoin market reacted to comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about the rising risk of persistently high inflation.

The $DXY and $SPX react to Powell’s comments regarding inflation and tapering.

The bitcoin market reacted to comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about the rising risk of persistently high inflation.

The bitcoin market fell following Powell’s comments.