Fed's Hawkish Signals Weigh on Bitcoin as AlphaPepe Launches Live AI DEX

The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady has provided temporary stability for Bitcoin, but the cryptocurrency remains under pressure due to three dissenting votes favoring a hike. These hawkish views suggest that inflation concerns remain strong and could delay easier monetary policy, which BTC buyers prefer.

AlphaPepe is attempting to build retail demand through utility before the next risk-on wave. The project has launched its live AI DEX, AlphaSwap, which provides six intelligence feeds covering contract risk, token structure, liquidity, holder concentration, market behavior, and suspicious activity. These findings are presented in plain English guidance for users completing a swap.

AlphaPepe's current price is $0.02335, with over $2.15 million raised in its presale. The project has confirmed exchange partnerships with Azbit, BiFinance, and Biconomy, and the launch range sits between $0.08 and $0.14, implying approximately 3.43x to 6.00x from the current entry.