Prices of major digital assets eased, with the top token declining 3.8% to $108,572 following the US central bank’s rate decision. Broader crypto capitalization slipped as traders rebalanced portfolios, though exchange-traded fund inflows totaled $202 million. Analysts linked the drop to short-term profit booking and renewed liquidity caution. Despite volatility, institutional participation in blockchain-backed funds remained firm, signaling continued long-term confidence in decentralized finance amid tighter monetary conditions and recalibrated market expectations.