Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) saw modest movements on Thursday, with the crypto market showing resilience after the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump declined to confirm whether he had decided to support Israel’s military campaign. “I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do,” he said. Trump later added that Iranian officials had expressed interest in meeting in Washington, saying, “We may do that.” However, he noted, “It’s a little late” for such talks. Separately, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are scheduled to meet with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, according to a German diplomatic source cited by Reuters. The talks aim to secure firm assurances from Iran that its nuclear program will remain strictly for civilian purposes. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had approved military strike plans against Iran but was holding off on issuing the final order, pending signs that Tehran might abandon its nuclear ambitions. In this volatile environment, some investors are moving to early-stage assets that have shown resilience. One such project is Bitcoin Pepe . The project’s presale has raised over $1 million in the past week. Fed keeps rates steady The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% during its June policy meeting on Wednesday, meeting market expectations. Policymakers noted that the Committee will maintain plans to achieve maximum employment and lower inflation to its long-term target of 2%. The Fed also indicated that the Committee is prepared to adjust its monetary policy stance as needed if emerging risks threaten progress toward its economic objectives. Alongside its benchmark rate decision, the Fed also released its quarterly economic projections. This includes the dot plot, which outlines policymakers’ rate forecasts, showing that officials still expect at least two rate cuts totalling 50 basis points by the end of the year, in line with the outlook in March. However, the Fed now projects rates falling to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, signalling a slower pace of rate cuts than previously anticipated. During his speech, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that policymakers are eager to maintain their wait-and-see approach before considering a rate cut. Bitcoin Pepe presale hits milestone While the Federal Reserve held rates steady, its projection of two potential cuts later this year has provided a measure of reassurance to markets. In this environment, investors seeking asymmetric upside — even while remaining cautious — are increasingly turning to projects like Bitcoin Pepe, which combines viral internet culture with a credible Layer 2 infrastructure narrative. Positioned as an effort to “build Solana on Bitcoin,” Bitcoin Pepe aims to fuse the base-layer security of the Bitcoin network with the scalability and transaction speed typically associated with Solana. This approach sets it apart from meme tokens that depend solely on community-driven momentum. To reinforce its legitimacy, the team has also released images highlighting the technical progress underway. The project has gained significant traction during its ongoing presale, raising over $15 million to date. According to the team, the BPEP token is slated to list on MEXC and BitMart—an important step expected to improve visibility, boost liquidity, and enhance the project’s perceived credibility ahead of a broader market debut. A key listing announcement is scheduled for June 30, further stoking investor anticipation. With risk appetite returning across the crypto landscape, Bitcoin Pepe appears well-positioned to benefit from renewed speculative inflows as it approaches the final phase of its token sale. The post Best crypto to buy now as the US Fed keep rates steady appeared first on Invezz
