Crypto Market Holds Breath Ahead Of FOMC Meeting, Will The Fed Ease Interest Rates?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on March 18, 2026, is expected to significantly impact the crypto market, as it determines U.S. interest rates. Current predictions from the CME FedWatch Tool indicate a 98.1% probability that the Fed will maintain interest rates at the current 3.50-3.75% range, with only a 1.90% chance of a rate cut and a 0% chance of a hike.
If rates remain unchanged, the crypto market is likely to experience sideways movement, continuing its current slow trend as investors await more definitive signals. A rate hike typically causes market decline due to conservative investing, while a rate cut often leads to a rally as lower rates encourage risk-taking and increased liquidity. The crypto market, currently valued above $2.49 trillion, remains in a holding pattern ahead of the Fed's decision.
bitcoinist03/16 11:21
