Gold, silver and copper crash as safe‑haven luster fades; Trump pressures Powell; Fed holds, raises 2026 inflation forecast and crypto plunges — analysts warn of deeper BTC downdraft to $67K–$50K

first published 2026-03-19T07:19:10Z

Blockchain data shows veteran whales sold at least 1,650 BTC (>$117.87M)—including a 650‑BTC tranche from a whale who previously sold 11,000 BTC and a 1,000‑BTC sale from an early adopter—after the Federal Reserve left rates at 3.5%–3.75% but signaled fewer cuts. Bitcoin fell nearly 1% to about $70,600 (extending a 3.5% drop from $74,500); CoinDesk 20 Index and multiple altcoins (ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE) also declined. Markets sharply repriced rate‑cut expectations (pricing now implies ~80% chance of just one cut), reinforcing a "higher for longer" narrative and reducing liquidity and risk appetite.

AI Analysis

At least 1,650 BTC (> $117.87M) was sold by long‑term holders, specific 650‑BTC and 1,000‑BTC sales are reported, BTC dropped ~1% to ~$70,600, and the Fed signaled fewer cuts (dot‑plot median one cut) with markets pricing ~80% chance of one cut—facts that point to immediate downside pressure and reduced risk appetite.

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