🇺🇸 FOMC Decision Today - Powell's Last Dance Schedule (ET): 🔹 Rate Decision → 2:00 PM 🔹 Powell Press Conference → 2:30 PM 🔹 IST → 11:30 PM / 12:00 AM Expected: Rates HOLD at 3.50%–3.75% (third straight pause). 100% priced in. Why it still matters: This is Powell's final FOMC before Kevin Warsh takes over in May. No SEP this meeting → every word in the presser is the signal. What to watch: ▪️ Tone on sticky inflation (CPI hot at 3.3%) ▪️ Energy shock from Iran war ▪️ Hints on June cut path ▪️ Powell's farewell guidance Crypto Impact: Hawkish tone → BTC/Alts dump Dovish tilt → risk-on rally Neutral → liquidity grab both sides Volatility window: 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET. Tight stops. Don't fade the wick.