Bitcoin (BTC) Faces 117,000 Resistance Ahead of Powell-Led FOMC Rate-Cut Standoff and Volatility

As the FOMC convenes under Chair Powell, markets price a 25 basis points easing by the Fed but internal divisions persist: some officials favor a larger cut, while regional presidents prefer to hold. Former official Vincent Reinhart noted a split vote would underscore a fragile policy consensus and elevate near-term uncertainty.

The liquidation heatmap shows Bitcoin (BTC) surged to 116,800, with concentrated sell-side orders in the 117,000–118,000 band acting as near-term resistance; support sits at 114,000 and 111,000, and a decisive break lower could probe the 108,500 liquidity area.

Given the potential for policy-driven spikes in volatility, market participants should emphasize risk management: reduce leverage, employ defined stops, and closely monitor the interplay between the 117,000 resistance and 114,000 support for actionable signals.