# Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady After Fed Rate Decision

**Published:** 2026-07-31T07:02:22.457Z  
**Topic:** Bitcoin  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/3f8128fc-1cf2-4ade-8d6b-dbc6c1f9986a

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin trade sideways after the Fed left rates unchanged, with spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing $32‑$49 million net inflows and whales

Bitcoin opened Thursday barely moved, with the leading coins hovering within narrow bands – Bitcoin near $68,000, Ethereum around $2,100, XRP and Dogecoin flat – as the Federal Reserve kept the Federal Funds rate unchanged [1]. The lack of price action matters because it signals that the market is absorbing the policy outcome without a sharp rally or sell‑off, while large‑holder activity and ETF flows hint at underlying positioning.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | Bitcoin ≈ $68,000; Ethereum ≈ $2,100 |
| 24h % move | All four assets flat (≈ 0 % change) |
| Key level | Bitcoin support zone $48,000‑$54,000 [1] |
| Catalyst | Fed’s decision to leave rates unchanged; spot Bitcoin ETF net inflow $32.1 M [2] |

## Market reaction to the Fed decision  
The Fed’s “no change” announcement did not spark a rally; instead, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $32.1 million on Wednesday, reversing four days of outflows, while spot Ethereum ETFs posted a net outflow of $18.7 million [2]. In the prior 24‑hour period, 89,252 traders were liquidated for $274 million, down from 96,672 traders liquidated for $316 million a day earlier [1][2]. These liquidation figures suggest that the recent pullback has eased, but the market remains sensitive to large‑scale position unwinding.

## Whale activity and on‑chain context  
Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez noted that Bitcoin whales accumulated 29,075 BTC over the past week, using the dip to increase holdings rather than sell [1]. This on‑chain accumulation aligns with a “realized cap” decline, indicating that weaker hands have exited and high‑conviction holders are consolidating [3]. The Bitcoin market still carries roughly 9.3 million BTC (≈ 46 % of supply) held above the current price, a metric that could influence future bottom formation [4][5].

## Price range and technical outlook  
Bitcoin is trading just above its recent support corridor of $48,000‑$54,000, a zone that has anchored the market for the past five years [1]. Analysts cite $65,000 as a breakout threshold; a move above could reopen a rally toward $66,500‑$74,000, while a breach below $48,000 may trigger further downside [2]. Ethereum faces resistance near $2,200, with price stuck around $2,100 [3].

## What to watch  
- Bitcoin price breaking above $65,000 or falling below $48,000.  
- Upcoming spot Bitcoin ETF inflow/outflow trends, especially after the Fed meeting.  
- On‑chain supply metrics: any shift in the 46 % of BTC held above market price.

The steadiness of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin after the Fed’s rate decision underscores a market in a holding pattern, where large‑holder accumulation and ETF flow nuances may set the stage for the next directional move.

## Sources
1. Benzinga — [Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Hold Steady as Fed Leaves Rates ...](https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/07/60774159/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-xrp-hold-steady-as-fed-leaves-rates-unchanged)
2. Newsbreak — [Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady on Post-Fed ... - NewsBreak](https://www.newsbreak.com/benzinga-520061/4800537264310-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-hold-steady-on-post-fed-meeting-thursday)
3. Benzinga — [Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Steady Amid US-Iran Truce ...](https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/03/51473485/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-steady-amid-iran-truce-buzz)
4. Newsbreak — [Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady While Dogecoin Slips - NewsBreak](https://www.newsbreak.com/benzinga-520061/4496000289034-bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-hold-steady-while-dogecoin-slips-traders-eye-best-buying-opportunity)
5. Finviz — [Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady While Dogecoin Slips - Traders Eye ...](https://finviz.com/news/312072/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-hold-steady-while-dogecoin-slips-traders-eye-best-buying-opportunity)

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