It’s another huge week for event risk for the US Dollar with the FOMC rate decision and the accompanying press conference once again at the forefront of sentiment.

With market participants gearing up for another 75 basis point rate hike, expectations for the Federal Reserve to be more aggressive have eased, limiting USD strength.

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For cryptocurrency and equities, fundamentals remain key drivers of price action which could further assist in driving both Bitcoin and CAC out of their current range.

CAC TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

After failing to break below psychological support earlier this month, CAC bulls have managed to drive prices higher in an effort to rise above the 76.4% retracement of the 2011 -2022 move at 6,275, closing the previous price gap from the 10 – 13 June move.

In order for the uptrend to hold, a break of 6,275 and 6,374 could see the next big level at the June high just below 6,600.

CAC 40 Daily Chart

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Chart prepared by Tammy Da Costa using TradingView

BITCOIN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Meanwhile, Bitcoin prices are currently trading lower after rebounding off the $24,000 handle last week.

If risk aversion or USD strength remains intact, additional selling pressure may drive prices back towards $20,000 with a probable retest of the $18,000 mark coming back into play.

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Daily Chart

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Chart prepared by Tammy Da Costa using TradingView

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