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Cryptocurrency Market Plummets Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Policies

6/22/2025

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The cryptocurrency market faced a decline amid Middle East tensions and U.S. monetary policy uncertainty.
Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by nearly 1% to $103,800, while Ethereum (ETH) fell 3.7% to $2,420.
Total market capitalization dropped 3.3% to $3.31 trillion, with $472 million in liquidations reported.
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50% due to inflation and tariff concerns.
Experts link the market downturn to investor caution in response to geopolitical and economic factors.

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Story summary

The cryptocurrency market faced a decline amid Middle East tensions and U.S. monetary policy uncertainty.
Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by nearly 1% to $103,800, while Ethereum (ETH) fell 3.7% to $2,420.
Total market capitalization dropped 3.3% to $3.31 trillion, with $472 million in liquidations reported.
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25%-4.50% due to inflation and tariff concerns.
Experts link the market downturn to investor caution in response to geopolitical and economic factors.