Bitcoin +0.69% in 1h
Bitcoin moved $2,598.99 in the first hour after FOMC (60% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.69% after an hour. It took yesterday's high. From the release to the close: +0.86%.
FOMC — Wednesday, 29 January 2025
FOMC: Bitcoin moved $2598.99 in the first hour — 60% of a normal day. Released 14:00 New York. Fed Interest Rate Decision came in at 4.5 (forecast 4.5, previous 4.5).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | -0.49% | -0.96% | +0.69% | $2,598.99 · 60% | yesterday's high | +0.86% |
| S&P 500 | -0.23% | -0.22% | +0.14% | 41.25 pts · 51% | – | +0.18% |
| US30 | -0.25% | -0.26% | +0.02% | 257 pts · 51% | – | +0.03% |
| Ethereum | -0.95% | -1.54% | -0.03% | $96.63 · 50% | – | +0.43% |
| NAS100 | -0.18% | -0.17% | +0.35% | 191.25 pts · 47% | – | +0.50% |
| EURUSD | -0.25% | -0.15% | -0.05% | 41 pips · 47% | – | +0.01% |
| Silver | -0.43% | -0.14% | +0.30% | $0.34 · 46% | – | +0.56% |
| AUDUSD | -0.23% | -0.16% | -0.01% | 25 pips · 45% | – | -0.01% |
| Gold | -0.23% | -0.14% | +0.18% | $14.4 · 42% | – | +0.16% |
| GBPUSD | -0.19% | -0.13% | -0.02% | 45 pips · 39% | – | +0.03% |
| USDJPY | +0.22% | +0.12% | +0.07% | 54.9 pips · 39% | – | +0.06% |
| Oil | +0.10% | -0.15% | +0.01% | $0.43 · 22% | – | +0.15% |
Changes from the price at the release minute. First-hour range as a share of the market's average full day (20 days). CME futures via Databento; CFD prices differ slightly, the shape is the same.
S&P 500 +0.14% in 1h
S&P 500 moved 41.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (51% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.14% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.18%.
US30 +0.02% in 1h
US30 moved 257 pts in the first hour after FOMC (51% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was +0.02% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
Ethereum -0.03% in 1h
Ethereum moved $96.63 in the first hour after FOMC (50% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.03% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.43%.
NAS100 +0.35% in 1h
NAS100 moved 191.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (47% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.35% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.50%.
EURUSD -0.05% in 1h
EURUSD moved 41 pips in the first hour after FOMC (47% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.01%.
Silver +0.30% in 1h
Silver moved $0.34 in the first hour after FOMC (46% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.30% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.56%.
AUDUSD -0.01% in 1h
AUDUSD moved 25 pips in the first hour after FOMC (45% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.01% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.01%.
Gold +0.18% in 1h
Gold moved $14.4 in the first hour after FOMC (42% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.18% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.16%.
GBPUSD -0.02% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 45 pips in the first hour after FOMC (39% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.02% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
USDJPY +0.07% in 1h
USDJPY moved 54.9 pips in the first hour after FOMC (39% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.07% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.06%.
Oil +0.01% in 1h
Oil moved $0.43 in the first hour after FOMC (22% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went up, and it was +0.01% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.15%.
Lines: 1-minute closes from 30 minutes before the release (dashed) to 90 minutes after, New York time.
Frequently asked questions
How did US30 react to FOMC on 29 Jan 2025?
US30 moved 257 pts in the first hour after FOMC (51% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was +0.02% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.03%.
How did NAS100 react to FOMC on 29 Jan 2025?
NAS100 moved 191.25 pts in the first hour after FOMC (47% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.35% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.50%.
How did EURUSD react to FOMC on 29 Jan 2025?
EURUSD moved 41 pips in the first hour after FOMC (47% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.05% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.01%.
How did Gold react to FOMC on 29 Jan 2025?
Gold moved $14.4 in the first hour after FOMC (42% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, then it reversed — +0.18% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.16%.
Which market moved most on FOMC?
Bitcoin: $2,598.99 in the first hour, 60% of its normal day.
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