Bitcoin Holds $115K Support as Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The US Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points from 4.50% to 4.25%, which was less than the expected 50 basis points reduction [1] - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicated caution due to downside risks from slower job gains and a slight increase in unemployment rates [2] - The committee anticipates additional rate cuts totaling 50 basis points later in 2025, although the timing remains uncertain [2] Group 2: Market Reactions - Bitcoin price found support above $115,000 as markets reacted to the Fed's decision [1] - Despite concerns of massive crypto liquidations following the Fed's announcement, derivatives market movements suggest limited downside impact [3] - Total crypto market liquidations reached $267.44 million, with $178.64 million in longs and $88.81 million in shorts, indicating the market absorbed the Fed's decision without panic selling [4] Group 3: Bitcoin Market Dynamics - Liquidation maps indicate that bears currently have the upper hand with $3.3 billion in active shorts compared to $2.3 billion in longs [5] - Over 35% of active long positions are concentrated around $114,458, where $814 million could be liquidated, suggesting these positions are likely to remain intact [6] - Short positions are heavily clustered around $118,000, where more than $1.8 billion could face liquidation, indicating a potential for a short squeeze if Bitcoin breaks above this level [7]