Ahead of the US Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting on May 6, the market is analyzing the impact of its latest move to resume bond purchases. Over the past few weeks, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has waded off pressures to lower interest rates at a time when pundits believe this move could revive the market. However, the apex bank resumed bond purchases, fueling more speculation on what this move means for the broader financial market.
FOMC Meeting and the Bond Purchase Twist
The US Federal Reserve has initiated its biggest 3-year bond purchase since 2021, according to an X update from Money Guru Digital. The bank injected $20 billion daily, as shown in the Treasury auction results. With expectations for interest rate cuts at the FOMC meeting slated for May 7.
It is worth noting that this liquidity injection marks a big statement from the Fed as it suggests the bank is addressing lingering financial stress. This level of capital injection was last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, a comparative measure to stabilize the market.
Amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war and changing market realities, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is acting more cautiously. Despite the tempered approach to the market stabilizing plans, the exact policy update from tomorrow’s meeting can change the market trend.
Interest Rates Difference: Jerome Powell and President Trump in Spotlight
Outside the FOMC meeting, Jerome Powell and US President Donald Trump have clearly different views on how to handle the economy. As CoinGape reported earlier, President Trump urged the Fed to lower interest rates ahead of Wednesday’s meeting.
The premise hinges on inflation being under control. It is pegged at 2.39%, down from 2.82% in March. Despite the tariff war, this inflation is closer to the benchmark 2% annualized target set by the Federal Reserve.
It remains unknown what the Fed’s position is, but bond purchases might provide short-term relief for the financial market overall.
Key Implications for Bitcoin and Risk Assets
Historically, risk-on assets like Bitcoin are known to react to FOMC meeting decisions. A lowered interest rate will make the yield on crypto assets more attractive to investors.
After an intense volatility earlier in the trading day, Bitcoin price has reclaimed the $95,000 mark amid a 1.3% rally. Altcoins are also responding to the potential interest rate update tomorrow with Ethereum, XRP, and Solana paring off their daily losses.
Per an earlier BTC price review, the coin has a potential $100,000 breakout thesis. Irrespective of the direction of the Fed on Wednesday, a move that may also materialize if the Fed continues to inject liquidity into the market.
Token2049 Dubai will host the most influential players in the blockchain space. Among them, Meta Earth stands out as the rising unicorn in the modular blockchain sector, being the only modular blockchain project among the title and platinum sponsors. Within just a year, its public testing has already attracted over 1 million users, with nearly 600,000 completing KYC verification. Meta Earth is bringing more than $1 million in prizes to the event, but the highlight will undoubtedly be its Official Launch Event, attended by over 300+ KOLs and top-tier media.
Meta Earth Official Launch Event
Date: May 1, 2025, 16:00 – 19:30
Location: Address Sky View – Dubai
Following the Explorer’s Tour global public testing event last April, Meta Earth returns to center stage with its most significant milestone yet—the transition from ME Network v1.0 to the fully modular ME Network v2.0. This event will unveil groundbreaking technological advancements, an expansive global community, and a well-structured ecosystem, marking the beginning of a new era for Meta Earth.
As a leader in Web3 innovation, Meta Earth will use this event to present the core innovations of ME Network v2.0, global strategic plans, major airdrop campaigns, and the future ecosystem roadmap. Additionally, it will dive deep into the modular blockchain sector and its immense opportunities.
This is not just an industry-leading event—it is an exploration into the future of decentralized value!
1. Airdrop Rewards & $1,000 Mystery Grand Prizes Await!
This event is not just a global spectacle—it’s the annual celebration of the Meta Earth community! To ensure every attendee walks away with value, Meta Earth is launching an exclusive airdrop campaign with thrilling rewards. More importantly, there will be an on-site exclusive giveaway—1,000 mystery prizes each worth over $1,000！
Simply by attending, you can unlock your exclusive airdrop and stand a chance to win thousands of dollars in rewards. Every participating community member is guaranteed to walk away with prizes far beyond expectations!
2. The World’s Leading Web3 Resources Converge—Seize the Future First!
The Meta Earth Official Launch Event will be the most high-profile gathering in the industry, bringing together over 100 top-tier media outlets and 300+ leading KOLs, industry veterans, and blockchain pioneers. The most influential voices in the space will meet here, where capital, technology, and ecosystem builders will exchange ideas and propel the future of Web3 forward.
For attendees, this is a rare chance to step into the industry’s inner circle, engage directly with top-tier institutions and Web3 visionaries, expand their perspectives, and gain deep insights into emerging trends and opportunities.
3. Exclusive Face-to-Face with the Core Team—Get Ahead in the Meta Earth Ecosystem
Meta Earth’s founding team will personally attend, providing an unfiltered and exclusive experience to meet and engage with the visionaries behind the project.
Meta Earth Founder will unveil the untold stories behind the project’s inception and share insights into the team’s mission and long-term strategy.
Meta Earth CSO will outline the project’s evolution, community growth, and ecosystem expansion—potentially revealing major future airdrop campaigns.
Meta Earth CTO will provide a deep-dive into the technical framework and the roadmap for Meta Earth’s continued innovation.
Attendees will gain first-hand insights into Meta Earth’s background, technology, ecosystem, and market strategy, while also securing early access to upcoming airdrop programs and exclusive incentives—getting ahead of the market and strategically positioning themselves for future opportunities.
For those looking to deeply engage with Meta Earth and unlock its potential value, this launch event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
4. Leading the Modular Blockchain Era—Unstoppable Growth Momentum!
In just a few months, Meta Earth’s ME ID on-chain verified users have reached around 600,000with nodes deployed across 40+ countries and a rapidly growing network of 100+ global ambassadors—demonstrating unparalleled market recognition and adoption.
This exponential growth stems from Meta Earth’s technological superiority in the blockchain sector and its innovative economic model. As the modular blockchain approach becomes the industry’s technological cornerstone, Meta Earth has already taken the lead by integrating highly scalable modular blockchain solutions, drastically improving network performance, reducing user costs, and establishing a solid foundation for mass adoption and commercial applications.
Moreover, Meta Earth has developed ME ID—the world’s only fully KYC-based decentralized identity system, ensuring that every user is verified and directly connected to a real-world identity. This creates a fully compliant, real-user-based network, making Meta Earth the industry’s most sustainable ecosystem.
ME ID is not just an identity verification system—it is a gateway to continuous value creation. Users who complete KYC verification will permanently receive basic income, daily check-in rewards, monthly dividends, referral incentives, and node staking rewards, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from the Meta Earth ecosystem.
With technological innovation, a real-user economy, token incentives, and regulatory compliance, Meta Earth is set to become the most promising leader in the modular blockchain sector.
5. A Dual Mega Event—Ushering in a New Era for Web3!
This official launch event is not just a major technology and ecosystem milestone—it is a defining moment in Meta Earth’s global community expansion.
As a Platinum Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai, Meta Earth will first make its grand appearance on April 30 with a high-profile booth exhibition, providing opportunities for deep discussions with global blockchain leaders. On May 1, Meta Earth will officially unveil its cutting-edge technology, ecosystem expansion plans, major airdrop policies, and future strategies at its grand launch event.
The Web3 revolution is here, and we are on the brink of witnessing the rise of Meta Earth as a foundational modular blockchain infrastructure with global-scale adoption.
Join Meta Earth at Token2049 Dubai and claim your place in the future of Web3!
The arrival of an altcoin season is often tied to Bitcoin’s performance. As money flows out of BTC and into altcoins, this triggers a rise in altcoin prices.
However, this cycle is delayed by factors beyond Bitcoin. One such factor is the recent surge in token generation events (TGEs).
Rise in TGEs – A Boon or a Bane?
In the past four and a half months, 45 new tokens have launched, with most failing to provide decent returns. Many tokens launched in 2025 failed to sustain growth post-listing, raising the question of whether this trend is driven by bearish macroeconomic conditions or the lack of fundamental value in these tokens. This is turning altcoins into speculative assets driven by momentum.
Talking to BeInCrypto, Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research, shed light on this question.
“Relentless token launches, especially meme coins, diluted liquidity and fragmented investor attention. Simultaneously, macro headwinds like rising interest rates and a global shift to risk-off sentiment throttled speculative capital. Tokens lacking utility, clear roadmaps, or sustainable ecosystems were quickly repriced in line with growing investor skepticism,” Liu explained.
One of the few successful launches with strong ROI has been Solayer (LAYER). Since its February launch, LAYER has posted an 88% rise and is currently trading just under $2.00.
Altcoin Season Delayed, But Narratives Continue to Grow
The altcoin season index currently stands at 16, indicating Bitcoin’s dominance. Rapid token launches and post-listing failures are contributing to the delay.
However, Liu noted that niche categories like AI-linked tokens continue to show strong demand despite the broader market conditions.
“While a full-fledged altcoin season hasn’t materialized, niche categories like AI-integrated meme coins and emerging tech narratives have shown signs of strength. Many token launches still suffer from inflated valuations and weak fundamentals, diluting capital and stalling broader momentum. Yet AI-linked narratives continue to attract attention not just from crypto natives, but also from traditional finance. Altcoin season isn’t gone, it’s simply evolving,” Liu said.
Despite the delay, the potential for an altcoin season remains. However, 75% of the top 50 altcoins would need to outperform Bitcoin to signal a true shift, which is not the case at the moment.
Arthur Cheong, founder and CEO of DeFiance Capital, recently raised concerns over TGEs. He highlighted the risk of projects and market makers working together to inflate token prices artificially. This can distort market behavior and undermine investor confidence.
“You don’t know whether the price is a result of organic demand and supply or simply due to projects and market makers colluding to fix the price for other objectives. Absolutely bizarre that CEXs are turning a blind eye to this and altcoin markets are becoming more and more like a lemon market where confidence gets lesser,” Cheong tweeted.
Responding to this, Vincent Liu suggested that there needs to be reforms in the way that token launches are approached.
“…the issue of artificially inflated token prices before launch presents a growing concern. While these short-term surges might attract initial attention, they often undermine long-term investor confidence. To mitigate this, the industry must champion greater transparency around partner agreements, listing criteria, and pre-launch disclosures. Clear communication about a project’s structure, roadmap, and market cap expectations is essential to building a sustainable and trustworthy ecosystem,” Liu said.
Liu believes addressing this problem requires collaboration from market makers, centralized exchanges (CEXs), and investors.
“By conducting thorough research into the fundamentals of new projects, investors can protect themselves from significant losses and identify valuable tokens in the long run,” Liu concluded.
Brandt believes that Bitcoin price is not yet out of the woods unless it consistently closes above $88k.
The bullish sentiment from the United States has coincided with increased whale accumulation amid anticipated diplomatic solutions for the ongoing tariff trade wars.
Bitcoin (BTC) price teased above $86k for the first time, on Tuesday during the mid-New York session, since President Donald Trump announced the reciprocal tariffs earlier this month. The flagship coin reached a daily high of about $86,429 before retracing SFP around $85.6 at the time of this writing.
The meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sparked bullish sentiment for the wider crypto market. Moreover, the Trump administration is actively seeking ways to fund its strategic Bitcoin reserves, with some speculating funding from tariffs.
Bitcoin Price Regains Whale’s Confidence
As Gold price continues to signal market strength amid declining Volatility S&P 500 Index (VIX), the Bitcoin adoption by whale investors has gained more traction. According to market data from Glassnode, the number of Bitcoin addresses holding between 1K–10K coins has risen from 1,944 on March 5 to 2,014 at the time of this writing.
The last time Bitcoin whales accumulated to this level was in April 2024, which resulted in a major bullish uproar in the subsequent weeks.
Expert’s Insights and Analysis
For the first time since January 2025, Bitcoin price, against the U.S. dollar, invalidated the daily logarithmic falling trend. As a result, the wider crypto market has experienced bullish sentiment, led by Solana (SOL) and Ripple Labs XRP.
However, Peter Brandt, a veteran trader, has dismissed Bitcoin price reversal yet.
“A trendline violation does NOT signify a transition of trend $BTC. Sorry,” Brandt noted.
According to Brandt, Bitcoin price has to consistently close above $88k to confirm a successful reversal of the year-to-date market correction.
Meanwhile, Brandt remains a proponent of combining bullish reversal patterns – including double bottom, inverse head and shoulders – with trendlines to predict the market.
The post Peter Brandt Dismisses Bitcoin Price Reversal Yet: Here is What to Watch Out for Ahead appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News
Brandt believes that Bitcoin price is not yet out of the woods unless it consistently closes above $88k. The bullish sentiment from the United States has coincided with increased whale accumulation amid anticipated diplomatic solutions for the ongoing tariff trade wars. Bitcoin (BTC) price teased above $86k for the first time, on Tuesday during the …
