New data reveals a significant shift in Bitcoin's relationship with the Federal Reserve, evolving into a clear market structure development. Historically, Bitcoin reactions to FOMC meetings were uneven, particularly from 2020 to 2021, influenced by various macro factors. However, extending the review through the 2026 meeting calendar shows a more recognizable "downside bias" emerging during 2024, 2025, and the opening of 2026. This indicates that the Fed meeting has become a consistent part of Bitcoin's pricing rhythm, aligning its trading patterns with other global assets subject to calendar gravity. This "systematic sell-the-Fed tendency" became more pronounced by 2022 during the Fed's aggressive tightening cycle.

New data reveals a significant shift in Bitcoin's relationship with the Federal Reserve, evolving into a clear market structure development. Historically, Bitcoin reactions to FOMC meetings were uneven, particularly from 2020 to 2021, influenced by various macro factors. However, extending the review through the 2026 meeting calendar shows a more recognizable "downside bias" emerging during 2024, 2025, and the opening of 2026. This indicates that the Fed meeting has become a consistent part of Bitcoin's pricing rhythm, aligning its trading patterns with other global assets subject to calendar gravity. This "systematic sell-the-Fed tendency" became more pronounced by 2022 during the Fed's aggressive tightening cycle.