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By the end of April, the virtual asset market is facing significant variables such as the Fed's interest rate decision and large option expirations.
Crypto-specialized media CoinGape, in an article reported on April 20 (local time), analyzed major economic and regulatory events that could significantly impact the market by the end of April. The virtual asset market recently rebounded to a market capitalization of $2.56 trillion due to an influx of institutional investor funds, but macroeconomic policy risks still loom. Investors are bracing for increased short-term volatility and are keenly awaiting the Fed's statements.
First and foremost, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on April 28 and 29 is the market's biggest topic. The market largely expects the Fed to freeze interest rates between 3.50% and 3.75%. However, if hawkish remarks emerge from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, the price of risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), could significantly falter. Subtle shifts in tone after the interest rate decision have an immediate ripple effect on bond yields, stock markets, and the virtual asset market.
The large-scale Bitcoin option expiration event scheduled for April 24 is also a variable that cannot be ignored. Analysts estimate the Max Pain Price for this expiration volume to be around $71,000. Currently, call option open interest is concentrated around $75,000, and if the price maintains a certain level, a volatility explosion due to short position liquidations could occur. With funding rates in the derivatives market turning negative, the clash between forces betting on a decline and those driving an uptrend is intensifying.
On the regulatory front, the outcome of the Senate Banking Committee's review of the U.S. Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill (CLARITY) is drawing attention. If the bill passes, a stablecoin regulatory framework will be established, which is expected to significantly reduce market uncertainty. However, some banking sectors are actively lobbying against regulations that restrict stablecoin yield provision. Concurrently, the result of the confirmation hearing for Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is also a key indicator for gauging policy direction. The fact that nominee Warsh holds substantial virtual asset investments is garnering market anticipation.
The easing of geopolitical tensions is also a key factor that will determine the market's direction. President Donald Trump has expressed his will to resolve regional security issues through a nuclear deal with Iran. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to hold a second meeting with the Iranian side in Pakistan. If a breakthrough in negotiations is achieved, international capital flows will stabilize, creating a favorable environment for virtual asset markets, including Bitcoin. The last week of April is expected to be a critical period where policy and politics intertwine, completely reshaping the market landscape.
*Disclaimer: This article is for investment reference only, and we are not responsible for any investment losses based on it. The content should be interpreted for informational purposes only.*
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