Crypto Plunges Amid Conflicting Fed Messages and Concerns Over Data Breaches
- Crypto prices fell amid conflicting Fed signals and U.S.-China trade deal uncertainty, despite eased trade restrictions and a 25-basis-point rate cut. - A UK data breach case highlighted crypto's vulnerability to insider fraud, with regulators expanding enforcement against data misuse in financial crimes. - Market volatility intensified as Fed's halted quantitative tightening created liquidity uncertainty, echoing 2019's 35% Bitcoin drop after QT ended. - Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about long-
Cryptocurrency values extended their decline this week as investors navigated mixed signals from global economic trends and shifting geopolitical landscapes. Although the U.S. Treasury Department recently relaxed certain trade barriers with China and the Federal Reserve implemented a 25-basis-point rate reduction, digital asset markets stayed negative. Many investors pointed to ongoing ambiguity surrounding monetary policy and regulatory threats, as reported by
The trade agreement between the U.S. and China, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, involved the U.S. pausing restrictions on Chinese firms buying sensitive technologies, while China agreed to ease its rare earth mineral export controls. Cointelegraph noted that such deals typically support crypto prices by smoothing global supply chains, but this time the effect was limited. Investors pointed to mixed messages from the Federal Reserve, especially after Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged “strongly differing views” among officials regarding a possible rate cut in December, highlighting the lack of agreement on future policy. This uncertainty triggered significant crypto sell-offs, with CoinGlass reporting over $822 million in liquidations within just 24 hours.
 
    Adding to the market’s unease was the Federal Reserve’s choice to stop quantitative tightening, a decision that has historically marked the beginning of increased market liquidity. Still, the period between ending QT and starting quantitative easing—when new funds enter the market—left cryptocurrencies exposed to further losses. This reaction mirrored previous cycles:
Elsewhere, the UK saw a notable case where a former Virgin Media O2 staff member was penalized for leaking customer information that enabled a $1.54 million crypto scam, according to
Despite these headwinds, some analysts maintain a guarded sense of optimism. The U.S.-China trade pact’s potential to steady international supply chains and the prospect of increased liquidity from the Fed’s policy adjustments could eventually favor high-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies. Nevertheless, the outlook remains clouded by near-term volatility and heightened regulatory attention. As one market expert put it, “There’s a lot of uncertainty being factored in. Until the Federal Reserve’s direction becomes clearer and data security standards are established, crypto is likely to stay under pressure.”
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