The key interest rate decisions for Bitcoin and altcoin are announced today. It is generally accepted that the Fed will cut interest rates, but there are speculations as to whether it will implement a 50 basis point surprise.
The Fed’s interest rate decision is awaited, but analytics firm QCP Capital said it is expected that the Fed will begin an interest rate reduction cycle with a 25 basis point reduction.
QCP analysts noted that investors are focusing on 2026 as the Fed’s intention to begin interest rate cuts in September is clear in the market.
At this point, QCP said the market currently has three interest rate cuts in 2025 and three interest rate cuts in 2026.
Powell’s press conference and comments will provide details on the Fed’s next rate cut and its short-term policies, analysts said.
A more critical stance on inflation indicates a slower pace of interest rate cuts, especially in environments where tariff policies are still clear and geopolitical risks remain unresolved.
Analysts who said Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have recently recovered, noted that changes to the Fed’s dot plot or more Hawkish messages could have a negative impact on the market.
At this point, analysts pointed out that Bitcoin and altcoin have consistently outperformed stocks since August, adding that “even if the Fed begins to cut interest rates tonight, cryptocurrencies could continue to perform poorly compared to stocks despite a gentle liquidity environment.”
*This is not investment advice.
