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Bitcoin and ether fall as Fed signals tighter policy despite Iran peace deal boosting stocks

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18 Jun 2026, 07:52 WIB
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Bitcoin and ether fall as Fed signals tighter policy despite Iran peace deal boosting stocks

Cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ether dropped after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady but signaled a more hawkish stance on inflation, suggesting rates may stay higher for longer. This tightening of financial conditions weighed on risk assets like crypto, despite stocks rising on news of a signed Iran peace deal that eased geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin traded around $63,900, down 3% in 24 hours, while ether and other major tokens also fell. Analysts expect bitcoin to remain between $60,000 and $70,000 unless new catalysts like U.S. crypto legislation or further Iran de-escalation emerge. The market appears to be consolidating amid cautious investor sentiment under the tighter Fed policy environment.

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