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The cryptocurrency market faced downward pressure following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the U.S. economy and interest rate policies. Powell’s assertion that the strong economy does not necessitate immediate rate cuts dampened market expectations, impacting investor sentiment. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="powell-s-stance-on-interest-rates">Powell’s Stance on Interest Rates</h2> 
Speaking on the current economic outlook, Powell stated, “The economy does not signal urgency for rate cuts. The existing economic strength allows us to proceed with caution in our decisions.” While the Fed recently reduced interest rates by 0.25%, expectations for a similar move in December have now diminished. 
This shift in sentiment has exerted pressure on risk-sensitive assets like cryptocurrencies, as investors adjust to a potentially slower pace of monetary easing. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crypto-market-experiences-declines">Crypto Market Experiences Declines</h2> 
Powell’s comments triggered a sell-off across the crypto market, reducing optimism about an immediate rate cut. After peaking at $93,465, Bitcoin fell by 1.84% over the past 24 hours to trade at $89,000. Despite the dip, Bitcoin remains 17% higher on a weekly basis, reflecting the broader market’s resilience. 
Other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, also recorded losses ranging from 3% to 7%, amplifying the bearish sentiment. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="selective-gains-amid-a-declining-market">Selective Gains Amid a Declining Market</h2> 
Amidst the broader downturn, a few cryptocurrencies bucked the trend and posted gains. Hedera (HBAR) surged by 13%, while Cronos, Stellar, Cardano, Near, and BRETT recorded gains between 3% and 15%. 
XRP also performed exceptionally well, climbing 15% to reach $0.8122. During the same period, a total of $504 million in positions were liquidated, with $358 million coming from long positions. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="market-sentiment-and-the-road-ahead">Market Sentiment and the Road Ahead</h2> 
The Federal Reserve’s cautious approach, as emphasized by Powell, has introduced short-term uncertainty into the crypto market. However, selective tokens’ resilience and performance highlight the diversity of investment opportunities within the ecosystem. 
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