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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rate Amid Economic Analysis

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Key Points:
  • The Federal Open Market Committee maintains rates at 4.25-4.5%.
  • Committee cites balanced economic risks in decision.
  • No changes to current interest rate policy.

The Federal Open Market Committee, chaired by Jerome Powell, maintained the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent during their meeting on January 29, 2025.

This decision reflects the Fed’s strategy to stabilize the economy amid solid growth and inflation concerns, influencing financial markets without crypto-specific impacts noted.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Stability

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.5%, emphasizing steady economic expansion, as highlighted in the Federal Reserve January 2025 Monetary Policy Press Release.

This decision reflects ongoing vigilance towards macroeconomic indicators. The Committee cited balanced risks between unemployment and inflation in setting rates.

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The market reaction has been relatively muted, with no significant impact on cryptocurrencies. Jerome H. Powell confirmed the focus on economic indicators during the press conference. He stated, “At today’s meeting, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4¼ to 4½ percent.”

Ethereum Trades Below $3,005 Amid Historical Rate Context

Did you know? In January 2024, similar rate decisions aimed at stabilizing economic growth under comparable conditions, demonstrating consistent policy objectives. See Federal Reserve January 2024 Monetary Policy Press Release for more details.

Ethereum (ETH) currently trades at $3,004.72, with a market cap of $362.65 billion. Ethereum’s 24-hour trading volume decreased by 7.77%, reflecting minor shifts amid broader economic activities, according to CoinMarketCap data.

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Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 21:08 UTC on January 28, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap

Coincu research suggests potential impacts on markets are limited as key regulatory moves align with stability efforts. Historical trends indicate a focus on economic adaption without immediate technological shifts.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.
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Elena Zenth

28 January 2026, 21:13:33 GMT +0000

Elena Zenth is a veteran cryptocurrency journalist with over a decade of experience covering stablecoins, exchange activity, and blockchain trends. At Coincu.com, she turns on-chain data and trading insights into clear, actionable stories for everyday readers. Former contributor to CoinTelegraph, Elena is known for her bold, fact-driven journalism and investigative deep-dives exposing fraud and emerging tech in the crypto space.

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