Bitcoin struggled to maintain momentum this week as investors navigated a perfect storm of macroeconomic headwinds. Despite earlier bullish targets, the cryptocurrency faced selling pressure following a Federal Reserve meeting deemed the "most hawkish in years," signaling a tougher stance on inflation that rattled risk assets. The volatility was compounded by escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East, which sent oil prices surging to their highest levels since 2022. As the US-Iran conflict raises fears of global economic instability, market participants remain cautious, leaving Bitcoin’s short-term trajectory uncertain against a backdrop of rising energy costs and tighter monetary policy.