Bitcoin demand among U.S. investors has increased massively after the Federal Reserve suggested it might lower interest rates.s. This news led to a noticeable increase in Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase.
On August 23, the Coinbase Premium Index, which shows how much more U.S. investors are willing to pay for Bitcoin compared to other places, hit its highest level in 39 days. This index reached 0.0114, showing that more people in the U.S. are buying Bitcoin.
The rise in interest came after Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Jackson Hole symposium yesterday, where he hinted that there might be a cut in interest rates soon. Although he did not give a specific date, his comments made investors hopeful.
Right now, Bitcoin is priced at $64,152, up 5.46% since yesterday. Crypto analyst Will Clemente noted that Bitcoin has been below $60,000 for most of the past six months. However, the Fed’s recent hints have sparked renewed interest and buying activity.
The Fed’s signals about interest rates have led to a positive shift in investor sentiment toward Bitcoin, marking a significant increase in its demand in the U.S. market.