Bitunix Analyst: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Three-Way Split Intensifies, BTC Faces Test of $117,000 Pressure Zone

On September 15th, with Powell set to chair this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the market widely anticipates that the Fed will cut interest rates for the first time since last year by 25 basis points. Nevertheless, there is currently a "three-way standoff" within the meeting: some members advocate a 50-basis-point rate cut, some regional Fed presidents incline towards maintaining the rates unchanged, while Chairman Powell aims for a moderate rate cut. Former official Vincent Reinhart pointed out that if there is a split vote this time, it will indicate that the policy consensus is still fragile, which may potentially lead to increased market uncertainty. Technically, the Bitcoin (BTC) liquidation heatmap shows that the price has surged to the 116,800 level, with a significant accumulation of liquidation orders in the range above 117,000 to 118,000, serving as a major resistance zone in the near term; the support below is at 114,000 and 111,000, and a breach may test the 108,500 liquidity area. Bitunix analysts suggest: in the midst of intertwined decision-making differences and political pressures, the FOMC outcome may trigger intense volatility. It is advisable for traders to reduce leverage exposure and closely monitor the battle between the BTC 117,000 resistance zone and the 114,000 support level.