Bitcoin (BTC) Price Shows Weakness on Charts as US Fed’s FOMC Meeting Nears

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted a bearish signal for Bitcoin (BTC) using the TD Sequential indicator.

Bitcoin price is again facing selling pressure as the US Federal Reserve prepares for its first FOMC meeting under the Donald Trump administration. After being rejected at a high of $103.5K on Monday, BTC is now looking to retest the lows under $100K. However, if US Fed Chair Jerome Powell announces a dovish monetary policy outlook on Wednesday, BTC and altcoins could see a strong revival ahead.

Meanwhile, Gold continues to extend the rally, up by 37% on the yearly chart and is less than 1% from its record highs. The demand for safe-havens rises as investors brace for volatility during the Fed interest rate decision.

Bitcoin Price Shows Weakness on Charts

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted a bearish signal for Bitcoin (BTC) using the TD Sequential indicator. According to Martinez, the indicator has flashed a sell signal on the hourly chart, suggesting BTC could revisit recent lows of around $99,000 in the near term.

Source: Ali Martinez

As shown in the below chart, the crypto analyst expects the Bitcoin price to bounce back to all-time highs, after taking a support at $99,000. He points to expectations of a dovish stance from the Federal Reserve in its upcoming announcement. In his post on the X platform, Martinez noted:

“The market dumping right before the FOMC meeting feels like manipulation. If the Fed signals a dovish outlook tomorrow, BTC could rally on expectations of looser monetary policy. Still, the Fed is currently expected to keep rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%, with the CME FedWatch Tool showing a 97.3% probability of no change”.

On the other hand, Gold continues to extend its gains, now at over 37%, in the last 12 months. Gold prices are soaring, approaching $2,800 per ounce, with year-to-date gains nearly doubling the returns of the S&P 500. In the case of the US Fed taking a dovish stand, the yellow metal could rally to its all-time highs ahead.

US Fed’s FOMC Meeting on Radar

The DeepSeek scare shook Wall Street earlier on Monday, triggering a massive $1 trillion rout in US chip companies. Although the S&P 500 recovered partially on Tuesday, the FOMC meeting will play a crucial role in deciding the next line of action for the market.