Following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, both the cryptocurrency and stock markets reacted. While the decision to hold rates was anticipated, it still impacted investor sentiments. Bitcoin experienced a significant drop earlier in the day but saw a slight uptick, rising from $57,300 to $57,700 within minutes of the announcement. The Fed's decision to slow U.S. Treasury bond sales from June and reduce monthly repayment limits to address inflation concerns reinforced the expectation of sustained interest rates. Despite market anticipation of potential rate cuts in the fourth quarter, the Fed signaled its intent to keep rates higher for longer to tackle persistent inflation above 3%. Despite this, economic indicators, such as strong first-quarter earnings from S&P 500 companies, suggest resilience in the economy. Analysts, including BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, remain optimistic about Bitcoin's trajectory, anticipating continued growth, potentially surpassing $100,000, fueled by expanding central bank balance sheets and macroeconomic liquidity conditions.