According to James Van Straten, Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable around $105,000, unaffected by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Fed signaled slower GDP growth at 1.4% and higher inflation, with fewer rate cuts expected through 2027, per its dot plot. Bitcoin's resilience is supported by increasing corporate treasury holdings, now totaling 235 entities, a rise of 27 in 30 days. However, derivatives data from Velo indicates caution, with open interest at $55.3 billion, below the June 11 peak of $65.9 billion, and a BTC put/call ratio of 1.13 suggesting bearish sentiment near key price levels.

According to @Sec_Noem, the CBP Valor Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony honored officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty (source: Twitter/@Sec_Noem, May 16, 2025). While the event itself is ceremonial, it reinforces national security sentiment and governmental stability, which are key factors influencing both US equity and cryptocurrency markets. Heightened focus on security and law enforcement can lead to improved investor confidence, potentially reducing volatility for major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as well as crypto stocks with US exposure.