- Even amid market volatility, BTC’s resilience has buoyed sentiment across the broader crypto ecosystem.
- Unlike many meme tokens that rely solely on hype, Bitcoin Pepe is backed by a solid technical roadmap.
- The project’s presale has raised over $15 million. The BPEP token is currently priced at $0.0416.
Bitcoin (BTC) and major altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) saw modest price movements on Thursday, as the crypto market held steady following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%.
In its policy statement, the Federal Open Market Committee reiterated its commitment to achieving maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% target.
While no immediate policy changes were announced, the Fed emphasized it remains prepared to adjust its stance if emerging risks threaten economic progress.
The central bank also released its quarterly economic projections, including the closely watched dot plot.
Officials maintained their expectation of two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points by year-end, consistent with the March forecast.
Meanwhile, rising geopolitical tensions, particularly surrounding the Iran-Israel conflict, continue to add uncertainty to broader markets.
In this sentiment, one patch of strength has been the strong inflows in BTC ETFs.
Strong inflows have also been seen in early-stage project Bitcoin Pepe.
The project’s presale recently crossed the $15 million mark.
BTC ETF inflows continue to show strength
US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined $388.3 million in inflows on Wednesday, marking the eighth consecutive day of net positive capital flows, even as markets absorbed renewed geopolitical tensions from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
According to data from Farside Investors, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with $278.9 million in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $104.4 million.
Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF (BITB) also posted an $11.3 million inflow. Other issuers, including ARK Invest, Invesco, Franklin Templeton, Valkyrie, VanEck, and WisdomTree, recorded no inflows for the day.
The strong capital injection underscores continued institutional interest in Bitcoin, which traded near $104,777 and held within the $104,000–$105,000 range.
Bitcoin Pepe’s presale sees continued interest
Bitcoin’s resilience amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty is helping buoy sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market, reigniting speculative interest among investors.
The leading cryptocurrency has held steady, underpinned by consistent demand from spot Bitcoin ETFs and a limited escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East.
Historically, periods of relative macro and market stability have often preceded rallies in high-volatility segments of crypto, particularly meme coins and early-stage projects.
In this risk-on environment, capital is beginning to rotate back into such assets, with meme tokens among the first to benefit.
A notable name in this segment is Bitcoin Pepe, a project that aims to combine internet meme culture with a credible Layer 2 infrastructure narrative.
Positioned as an effort to “build Solana on Bitcoin,” Bitcoin Pepe seeks to leverage the base-layer security of the Bitcoin network while offering the scalability and speed typically associated with Solana.
This hybrid approach differentiates it from meme tokens that rely purely on community-driven momentum, offering a more structured technical foundation.
To reinforce this positioning, the development team has shared visual updates showcasing progress on the project’s infrastructure.
The project’s PEP-20 token standard allows permissionless minting and trading on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Pepe has drawn significant interest during its ongoing presale, raising over $15 million to date.
The project’s native token, BPEP, is slated for listing on centralised exchanges MEXC and BitMart—a move expected to enhance liquidity and visibility ahead of its broader market debut.
A major listing announcement is scheduled for June 30, which has sustained investor anticipation as the presale enters its final phase.
