Why Shiba Inu Was Extremely Volatile Today – SHIBA INU (SHIB/USD)

Shiba Inu SHIB/USD is trading lower by 1.7% to $0.00001044 following a day of trading that saw the Dogecoin spinoff trade up by as much as 4% and down by as much as 4%.

Shares of several popular altcoins, including Shiba Inu SHIB/USD, fell in sympathy with the U.S. markets Wednesday as investors react to the Fed’s decision to hike rates by 75 bps.

What Happened?

The Federal Reserve raised its target fed funds rate by 0.75% on Wednesday to a new range of between 3% and 3.25%, its third 0.75% rate hike in four months. The Fed said it will continue with its previously announced plan to let Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities roll off its balance sheet on a monthly basis.

“Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures,” the Fed said in a statement…Read More

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