Traders price in 4 Fed rate hikes by June 2027 as bitcoin slides below $83,000

Markets are pricing in four Federal Reserve rate hikes by June 2027, signaling expectations for a more restrictive policy path. Bitcoin fell below $83,000 as higher projected rates pressured risk assets and reduced the appeal of non-yielding investments. The move underscores Bitcoin’s continued sensitivity to shifts in interest-rate expectations and broader macroeconomic conditions.