Fed Minutes Release May Be a Non-Event for Bitcoin

Fed Minutes Release May Be a Non-Event for Bitcoin


The minutes of the Nov. 1 Fed meeting might look outdated and potential hawkish commentary may not affect markets, including bitcoin. Post-meeting weakness in U.S. economic data has convinced traders that the Fed’s rate-hike cycle has ended.

The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s November meeting, a closely watched record offering clues about the direction of monetary policy and its potential impact on the economy and markets, will be made public at 19:00 UTC (14:00 ET).

At the Nov. 1 meeting, the Fed kept the benchmark interest rate steady in the range of 5.25% to 5.5%, having last lifted it in July. During

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