My fellow coinflippers and digital gold stackers—buckle up. The Fed just held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, and the crypto markets? 

They exploded.

Bitcoin blasted through the six-figure ceiling like a rocket with no brakes—touching $100,769, its highest since February. 

Ethereum sprinted behind, stacking an 11.5% gain to breach $2,030, while the rest of the altcoin squad—BNB, XRP, ADA—bounced hard.

Now you’re probably wondering: “Wait, no rate cut? And crypto pumps?” Yeah. Here’s what’s really going on…

Inflation, Stagflation, and Bitcoin Nation

The Fed’s rate pause didn’t scream victory—it whispered stagflation risk. 

That combo meal of sticky inflation and rising unemployment? It’s like fertilizer for Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative. When fiat systems crack, the people turn to hard money. And this time, that hard money isn’t gold—it’s Bitcoin.

This could be the beginning of something big, fam. 

Because this rate decision didn’t just stop at keeping things steady—it set the stage for a long-term rotation into crypto as the macro backdrop turns murky.

Enter the Bulls: Futures and FOMO

Behind the scenes, the data is screaming bullish momentum.

We’re seeing a huge surge in Bitcoin futures open interest. Translation? Big money is betting on higher prices. Trading volumes are spiking. And HODLers? They ain’t selling.

It’s the kind of setup we saw before major bull runs in 2017 and 2021. But this time, there’s something new fueling the fire…

US–UK Trade Agreement = Macro Tailwind

Right in time, the U.S. and U.K. dropped a fresh trade deal—reducing tariff uncertainty and giving institutions one less excuse to sit on the sidelines. Global clarity = risk-on environment. And crypto, once the outcast, is now the chosen child of asymmetric upside.

Final Take: This Ain’t Just a Bounce

Let’s keep it real: this isn’t just a knee-jerk move. It’s the beginning of the market pricing in a very different future. A future where fiat bleeds purchasing power. A future where decentralized assets aren’t optional—they’re essential.

So yeah, the Fed held steady. But crypto? It’s moving fast.

This is just the first domino, gang.

Stay frosty. Stay sovereign. Stack smart.

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Michael Hearne

I’m a serial entrepreneur, and I’ve spent the last 15 years taking companies to new levels, breaking the boundaries of innovation, and triumphing over adversity. My wife, Victoria, and I started our first business in a 2-bed/1-bath apartment with 4 kids, next to a crackhouse. We pushed through setbacks and failures to lift our family out of poverty. Along the way, I’ve learned that my struggles make me stronger. And that being the best version of me is the greatest contribution I can give to the world. It makes me a better husband, and father. It improves my health, energy, and my capacity to serve others. And it has allowed me to build businesses that make the world a better place. Today, I work for passion, to make a difference, and solve real problems in the real world through my business ventures. This little site is where I share the things I’ve learned, and am still learning, on my journey.