Bitcoin goes after reducing interest rates in Europe

The Central Bank of the European Union announced a reduction of 0.25 percentage points in key interest rates, adjusting the ease of deposit that guides monetary policy.

This decision is based on the evaluation of inflation perspectives, the dynamics of underlying inflation and the effectiveness of monetary policy transmission. EURSYSTEM PROJECTIONS indicate that general inflation will average 2.0% in 20251.6% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, staying close to the 2% target of the Governing Council.

As a consequence, the price of Bitcoin experienced an increase, reaching almost $ 106,000 after starting the day at $ 104,000. This movement reflects the reaction of the European market.

Meanwhile, the historian and Bitcoiner Pete Rizzo said that the United States It could be next to adopt a similar reduction In your interest rates, according to your statements.

In this context, various voices of the Bitcoin community and the financial sector have highlighted the potential impact of a change in the leadership of the Federal Reserve (Fed), as reported by cryptootics. United States president Donald Trump, He has expressed his disagreement with the current Fed positionarguing that the lack of cuts in interest rates generates an economic disadvantage against countries like China.

Trump has even suggested the possible resignation of the president of the Fed, Jerome Powell, which could lead to a more lax monetary policy, similar to that adopted in Europe.