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Coinshares: Fed’s Trim Lands Softly; Bitcoin Stays Flat and Volatility Tightens
21.9.2025
The Federal Reserve finally trimmed rates—and bitcoin basically yawned, according to Coinshares’ Head of Research James Butterfill, who says traders want proof this is a real pivot, not a polite tap on the brakes. Butterfill: Rate Cut Hype Fades; Bitcoin Waits for Real Pivot Signal Bitcoin (BTC)...
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ Projects More Rate Cuts by End of 2025 and Beyond
18.9.2025
The curious chart introduced by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2012 shows that the Fed’s top brass expects several more interest‑rate cuts over the next two years. Fed Signals Sustained Rate Cuts Through 2027 Wednesday’s interest rate reduction by the U.S. Federal Reserve didn’t raise any eyebrows...
Fed Cuts Fed Fund Rate by 25 Basis Points in First Reduction Since December
17.9.2025
The U.S. central bank lowered its benchmark rate range by 25 basis points to 4%-4.25%, citing softening labor markets and economic uncertainty
Markets Eye Fed’s Rate Path With Crypto Facing Uncertain Spillover
17.9.2025
The Fed is expected to deliver a 25bp rate cut today, Sept. 17, marking the start of its easing cycle. While risk assets could benefit, crypto has lagged equities and may remain under pressure even as liquidity conditions improve. Powell’s Guidance in Focus as Fed Set to Kick Off Easing Cycle...
Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut as Futures and Prediction Markets Show Near-Certain Trim
16.9.2025
According to the CME Fedwatch tool and prediction markets, traders are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim rates tomorrow when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathers. On top of that, Stephen Miran, a key economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, snagged Senate confirmation...
Rising Jobless Claims Eclipse Inflation Data as Recession Fears Resurface
11.9.2025
Initial jobless claims surged to 263,000 last week — the highest in 4 years — signaling weakening growth and bringing stagflation fears to the forefront
U.S. CPI Rose a Faster-Than-Expected 0.4% in August; Core Rate in Line
11.9.2025
The headline news is sending markets, bitcoin included, lower, but isn't likely to derail the Fed from trimming interest rates next week
Powell Puts September Rate Cut in Play; Bitcoin Pushes Higher
22.8.2025
The Fed chair, perhaps surprisingly, took a dovish tone in his remarks at Jackson Hole
Fed's Hammack Says 'No' to Rate Cut; Bitcoin Slips to Session Low Below $113K
21.8.2025
The data currently on hand does not support the case for lowering interest rates, said the president of the Cleveland Fed
Volatility Vanishes Across Markets as Traders Brace for Powell's Jackson Hole Speech
17.8.2025
The decline in volatility across asset classes likely reflects expectations for easy monetary policy and economic stability; however, some analysts are warning of potential downside risks
Fed Rate-Cut Faith Wavers as Inflation Jitters Creep In
15.8.2025
Since the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) report dropped, the odds of the Federal Reserve trimming the federal funds rate have taken a slight turn. September Fed Cut No Longer a Lock After PPI Shock The hotter-than-expected inflation data in the July PPI has thrown a hint of uncertainty into...
Crypto Prices Quickly Slide After Troubling U.S. PPI Report
14.8.2025
Inflation at wholesale level in the U.S. in July sped up far beyond economist forecasts, calling into question expectations for lower interest rates
Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike
14.8.2025
The yen is no longer the most attractive funding currency, and the currency's strength may not necessarily lead to broad-based risk aversion, one expert said
July’s Rate Cut Dreams Fade: Fed Seen Holding Firm as Trump Fumes
10.7.2025
While both equities and bitcoin have climbed to record highs, expectations for a July rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve remain dim. As of now—20 days ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—the odds of no rate change sit at a hefty 93.3%. Fed Freeze: 93% Say No July Cut...
Strategy's Perpetual Preferred Stocks May Be Front Running S&P 500 Inclusion
1.7.2025
Bitcoin’s monthly record close sparks speculation around Strategy’s market moves, but interest rates may also be playing a role
From Bombers to Basis Points: Traders Eye Fed Rate Cut in July Amid Rising Tensions
23.6.2025
As the globe fixates on America’s involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the probability of a July quarter-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has edged up by a percentage point, reaching 15.5%. Rate Cut Radar Lights Up After U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Facilities...
Zero Percent: Switzerland Reverts to 0% Rates to Counter Deflation Pressure
19.6.2025
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its key interest rate to 0% on June 19, 2025, reinstating a zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) effective immediately. SNB Joins Zero-Rate Club After Sixth Consecutive Cut The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%, effective...
Bitcoin Traders’ Are Looking at a Key Data Point in Fed Meeting and Its Not Interest Rate Decision
18.6.2025
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, with a decision announcement scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT
Fed Watchers Eye September as Tension Builds Around Central Bank Cuts
16.6.2025
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to gather this Wednesday, and all signs point to the benchmark interest rate staying right where it is. But looking ahead to the coming months—starting in July—the odds of a rate cut are stacking up. Prediction Markets Hint at Powell Holding—For...
Trio of Soft Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Odds, but What About Bitcoin?
4.6.2025
The big rally in bitcoin and stocks over the past eight weeks has occurred with a (somewhat) hawkish Fed; a dovish turn could provide fuel for new legs higher