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Crypto Saving Expert Newsletter - Issue 160
Good afternoon! Markets are on edge this week as bitcoin steadies ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday. BTC is hovering just below $117k after breaking through $113k last week, while Ethereum is retesting a major support zone that could set the stage for a push higher. Solana continues to impress after a rally to $250, but faces strong resistance before a potential run at $300.
With the Fed decision looming, altcoins holding key levels, and stocks at all-time highs, the stage is set for another pivotal week in the markets 👇
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Bitcoin Steadies Ahead Of FOMC
Bitcoin is currently flattening out ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting regarding interest rates on Wednesday.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin pushed up into a key area last week after breaking through the troublesome $113,000 region.
Thus far, it is rejecting just below the $117,000 zone, which is the barrier between it running towards $119,000 or failing with the latest attempt to break higher.
Bitcoin has formed low-time frame support just below $115,000, but it may test $113,000 for support at some point.
Ethereum
Ethereum is also behaving logically, as it tests previous resistance for support.
Looking at the chart, this is clearly a massive S/R point for ETH, which, if it holds, could lead to a move back towards resistance and potentially all-time highs.
If it breaks below, it is back towards $4,300 for ETH.
Solana
Solana has been the strongest out of the above three over the past week. It surged up to $250 following a strong rally fueled by treasury company buying.
From here, SOL must hold $220 should it retrace further. To the upside, the $250-$260 region is the last line in the sand before SOL makes an attempt at filling in the upside wick and touching $300.
However, the above region is likely to be a fierce obstacle.
S&P 500
The S&P 500 continues to grind higher into new all-time highs.
The index is now up 38% since the April low, a massive gain. The next logical place for price to be attracted to is the $7,000 level, with $6,227 weekly support.
While conditions remain bullish in the stock market, it gives bitcoin every chance at playing catch-up.
Fear & Greed Index
The Fear and Greed Index remains unchanged and is in the Neutral zone, scoring 52. Until bitcoin provides its next big move, the market sentiment is likely to stay flat, with a spike up or down shifting it into Fear or Greed next.
Important Dates
Wednesday 16 September, 19:00 UTC - Fed Interest Rate Decision
The Federal Open Markets Committee meeting occurs eight times a year. The Fed meets to discuss recent economic data and the strength of the US economy before deciding whether it should increase, decrease, or leave rates unchanged.
The Federal Reserve is composed of a Board of Governors that assists its Chair, Jerome Powell, in making interest rate decisions and steering the US economy.
At 18:00 UTC, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision, which is expected to be a 25bps cut. Afterwards, a press conference will begin at 19:30, where Powell will conduct a 30-minute speech before taking questions from the press.
Gainers
Losers
Coinbase’s Base Network Explores Launching a Native Token
Coinbase’s Base network is exploring a native token to boost decentralisation and community governance. Base also unveiled a Solana bridge, expanding interoperability for the Ethereum layer-2.
TLDR:
🚀 Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2, is considering a native token.
🏗️ Goal: decentralisation, accessibility, and community-driven governance.
📊 Base is the most-used Ethereum L2, with 20.8m monthly active addresses.
🌉 New bridge to Solana will expand liquidity and interoperability.
🔄 Marks a shift from past statements where Base said no token was planned.
🚀 Base Considers a Token
Coinbase’s layer-2 network Base may soon issue a native token, according to network lead Jesse Pollak, who spoke at the recent BaseCamp event.
Base said the token could play a role in decentralising the network, expanding opportunities for builders and creators, and strengthening community participation. While no specifics have been shared yet, the move represents an evolution of Base’s roadmap.
🏗️ From “No Token” to Token Exploration
Back in late 2024, Pollak had dismissed the idea of a Base token, stressing that the network’s focus was on product development over token incentives.
Now, with Base processing sub-second, sub-cent transactions and expanding into an open infrastructure stack, the team sees a token as a potential tool to make the ecosystem more open and community-driven.
📊 Base’s Rapid Growth
Launched in 2023 and incubated by Coinbase, Base has quickly grown into the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 network.
📈20.8m monthly active addresses over the past 12 months (Token Terminal)
⛓️ Transaction settlement on Ethereum for security, while keeping costs low via off-chain processing
Base’s rise underscores its position as a core player in Ethereum scaling.
🌉 Expanding with Solana Bridge
Alongside token exploration, Base announced the release of an open-source bridge to Solana.
This bridge allows:
⚡️ Seamless asset transfers between Ethereum and Solana
🫗 Developers to tap into a larger liquidity pool
✅ A more connected, interoperable ecosystem
Pollak described Base’s mission as being a “bridge, not an island,” aiming to connect blockchain economies rather than fragment them.
🔮 Outlook
A Base token could mark the next phase of Coinbase’s layer-2 evolution, one where decentralisation, governance, and broader participation take centre stage.
If launched, the token would position Base not just as an Ethereum scaling solution, but as a community-owned network linking multiple blockchains together.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Pushes Bitcoin Holdings Past $73bn
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has raised its Bitcoin holdings to nearly 639,000 BTC worth over $73bn, extending a treasury strategy launched in 2020. MSTR stock is up 140% as institutional exposure grows.
TLDR:
💰 Strategy (Michael Saylor’s company) added 525 BTC for $60m at ~$114,562 per coin.
🪙 Total holdings: 638,985 BTC, worth over $73bn.
📈 Part of an accumulation plan started in August 2020 with a $250m BTC buy.
🏦 US pension funds and retirement plans are gaining crypto exposure via MSTR stock.
📊 MSTR shares are up 140% in the last year, now at $324.05.
🪙 Another Big Bitcoin Buy
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has once again expanded its Bitcoin treasury. The firm announced it purchased 525 BTC for $60m, at an average price of $114,562 per coin.
This latest move raises Strategy’s total holdings to 638,985 BTC, worth more than $73bn at current market prices.
📈 A Treasury Strategy Since 2020
Strategy kicked off its Bitcoin accumulation in August 2020, when it deployed $250m into BTC as a hedge against inflation.
Since then, the company has:
💰 Made regular BTC purchases, often in the hundreds of millions
👀 Reported a $450m purchase at the end of August / early September 2025
✅ Consistently framed Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset
Saylor’s approach positioned Strategy as the first major company to aggressively build a corporate Bitcoin treasury.
🏦 Wider Institutional Exposure
While few companies have matched Strategy’s scale, other organisations have turned to MSTR stock as a proxy for Bitcoin exposure.
🇺🇸 Pension funds across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah reported holding MSTR in 2024.
📊 Some US state treasuries are exploring strategic reserves in BTC.
✅ A recent executive order from President Trump allows 401(k) plans to include crypto, potentially accelerating institutional adoption.
💹 Stock and Yield Products
Beyond its BTC reserves, Strategy offers:
👉 Preferred shares STRF and STRK, yield products tied to Bitcoin’s price
👉 Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) connected to its BTC holdings
Investor demand has surged, with MSTR stock up 140% in the past year, trading at $324.05.
🔮 Outlook
With nearly $73bn in Bitcoin, Strategy remains the world’s largest corporate BTC holder by a wide margin.
As institutional pathways expand through pension funds, 401(k)s, and ETFs, Saylor’s Bitcoin-first treasury play looks increasingly aligned with a future where BTC serves as a mainstream reserve asset.
Goldman Sachs CEO Rejects 50 bps Fed Cut in September
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon dismisses a 50 bps Fed rate cut in September, expecting 25 bps instead. Crypto traders eye potential ATHs if the Fed surprises, but analysts warn hype may mark a local top.
TLDR:
❌ 50 bps rate cut in September is “not on the cards.”
✅ Solomon expects a 25 bps cut, aligning with CME FedWatch participants.
📉 Labour market “softening” could support one or two more cuts later this year.
🪙 Crypto traders say a 50 bps surprise would send Bitcoin & ETH to new ATHs.
⚠️ But Santiment warns surging hype around Fed cuts may signal local crypto tops.
❌ Solomon Rejects 50 bps Scenario
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon pushed back on calls for an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut in September.“Whether or not we have a 50 basis cut, I don’t think that’s probably on the cards,”Solomon told CNBC on Wednesday. His remarks follow Standard Chartered Bank’s forecast for a 50 bps move, citing weak jobs data in August.
📉 Labour Market Softening
Solomon acknowledged signs of a cooling labour market: “There’s no question that when you look at the labour market, there’s a little bit of a softening.” He expects the Fed may deliver up to two more cuts this year, depending on macroeconomic conditions.
🪙 Crypto Angle
Crypto traders are watching closely: 👀 Mister Crypto on X:“If that happens [50 bps cut], crypto will explode through previous ATHs.”👀 Lower rates reduce bond appeal, making risk assets like Bitcoin and Ether more attractive. But not all signals are bullish. Santiment warned on Aug. 24:“Historically, such a massive spike in discussion around a single bullish narrative can indicate that euphoria is getting too high and may signal a local top.”
🏦 Wall Street Forecasts Shift
📊 Bank of America has flipped its stance, now forecasting two 25 bps cuts(September & December). 💇 Fed Chair Jerome Powell signalled at Jackson Hole that a September cut is likely, citing shifting risks.
⚖️ Outlook
Markets remain heavily tilted toward a 25 bps cut, but speculation around a larger move continues to stoke volatility across stocks, bonds, and crypto. If the Fed surprises with 50 bps, expect a surge in crypto and risk assets, though analysts warn much of the bullish narrative may already be priced in.
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