Macro and traditional finance
Warsh: Fed doesn't rely on individual data points, trends matter
Why it matters: A signal of Fed flexibility reduces the risk of sharp rate moves, which affects bitcoin and risk-asset volatility.
Warsh: Fed unanimously raised rates, economy strengthened for 7 weeks
Why it matters: The Fed's rate hike weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market.
Fed raises 2026 core PCE forecast to 3.4%
Why it matters: Persistent above-target inflation strengthens expectations of a hawkish Fed policy, weighing on bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: Fed made the right call in fulfilling Congress mandate
Why it matters: The Fed chair's rhetoric sets the tone for expectations on the future rate path, which directly affects bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: Fed will again withhold forward guidance
Why it matters: The absence of forward guidance raises volatility: traders will get no steer on rates, amplifying the reaction in bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: inflation too high and too persistent, price stability is the priority
Why it matters: The Fed chair's hawkish signal strengthens expectations of tight policy, weighing on bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: Fed does not see inflation improving enough for 2% goal
Why it matters: A signal that the Fed will keep its tight course weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and altcoins.
Deutsche Bank expects 75 bps of Fed tightening over seven months
Why it matters: Fed tightening raises yields and pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market.
Fed: Rate Hike Will Speed Inflation's Return to 2%
Why it matters: The Fed's hawkish signal weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market, ahead of the rate decision.
Fed Releases September FOMC Projections: Rate Hike Odds Hit 99%
Why it matters: A more hawkish dot plot weighs on long-duration assets, including crypto, through higher yields and a stronger dollar.
ECB begins testing digital euro in shops and points of sale
Why it matters: The pilot will determine the timing and terms of a large-scale digital euro launch, which could change payment competition and affect stablecoins in the EU.
CME FedWatch: odds of a 25 bps Fed rate hike in September at 88.7%
Why it matters: Fed tightening weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and altcoins, ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Tom Lee: the biggest rally of our lifetime will start in Q4
Why it matters: The forecast from the head of Bitmine supports bullish expectations, but contains no new data on Fed policy.
Bitcoin holds $75,000, gold above $4,300 ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: The Fed's rate decision will set the direction for risk assets: a hawkish signal would increase pressure on BTC, while a pause could trigger a rebound.
Economist Zeberg: Fed rate hike would be 'catastrophically wrong'
Why it matters: If the Fed hikes rates despite a weak labor market, the risks of a recession and a sell-off in risk assets, including crypto, will rise.
Wall Street awaits Warsh signals on further Fed tightening
Why it matters: Fed rhetoric will determine the future rate path, directly affecting liquidity and crypto asset prices.
Citi: Fed to hike this week in a 'calibration,' not a new cycle
Why it matters: A Fed rate hike would increase pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin and the crypto market.
Investors flee to stablecoins ahead of Fed decision: net buying rises to 28%
Why it matters: The shift of capital into stablecoins ahead of FOMC signals caution: the rate decision and Warsh's tone will set the direction for BTC and altcoins.
BlackRock's Rieder: market has already priced in a Fed rate hike
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed meeting will determine the trajectory of bitcoin and risk assets over the coming weeks.
U.S. overheating debate takes center stage before FOMC as market expects 0.25 pp hike
Why it matters: The Fed's decision will determine the trajectory of risk assets: a hawkish signal will increase pressure on bitcoin and the crypto market, while a pause could trigger a rebound.