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Dollar Index nears breakout, pressuring Bitcoin below $64,000 amid Fed hawkishness.

Market News
18 Jun 2026
Coindesk
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Bearish
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The U.S. Dollar Index is on the verge of breaking out of a 13-month trading range, gaining strength due to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates. This rise in the dollar typically puts downward pressure on Bitcoin, which has dropped nearly 1% to around $63,900. Historically, Bitcoin moves inversely to the dollar, and if the dollar continues to strengthen, Bitcoin could test its 200-week moving average near $62,258. Analysts note that dips below this level have often led to significant gains over the following years, but a break below could also trigger deeper selloffs. Investors should watch the Dollar Index closely as it may dictate Bitcoin's short-term direction.

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