Bitcoin (BTC) neared the $100,000 threshold on Thursday, as significant cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano’s ADA exhibited strong market performance, supported by favorable indications from the Federal Reserve and a potential trade agreement hinted at by U.S. President Donald Trump.

• DOGE increased by 5%, while ADA surged by 4%. Other cryptos like Ether (ETH), BNB, XRP, and SOL rose between 2%-3%. The broader CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks top cryptocurrencies, gained 2.2%.

In a recent social media announcement, Trump mentioned that the U.S. is set to reveal a ‘big’ trade deal with a ‘highly respected country’ in an upcoming press event, speculated to be with the U.K. This could herald a series of similar arrangements, easing months of trade-related uncertainty and potentially boosting market enthusiasm.

Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates left investors pondering future rate cuts, which according to the CME FedWatch Tool, have a 55% chance of occurring in July, despite markets anticipating up to 100 basis points of reductions by the end of the year.

‘Bitcoin is steadily approaching $100k, influenced by steady decisions from the Fed,’ observed Semir Gabeljic. In contrast, there are concerns about potential stagflation, characterized by high inflation and stagnant growth, which could pose challenges ahead for the economy.

Gabe Selby of CF Benchmarks pointed out that rising tariffs could lead to inflationary pressures in the coming months, noting the Fed’s policy challenges.

Marking a shift in how investors view cryptocurrencies, Jupiter Zheng suggested that Bitcoin’s recent behavior reflects its role as a safeguard against economic unpredictability. As inflation concerns exacerbate, Bitcoin is being increasingly integrated into resilient investment strategies.