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Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

The Federal Reserve’s June FOMC meeting is about to begin, with Waller presiding for the first time. Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%. The dot plot may remove guidance for rate cuts, putting Bitcoin under renewed pressure as macro policy expectations are repriced.

Blog Team06/17/2026

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Dot Plot May Drop Rate Cut Guidance; Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1%—Highest in 31 Years. How Will the Crypto Market Price In Liquidity Tightening Expectations?

Blog Team06/15/2026

Interest Rate Cut Expectations Vanish as Odds of a Hike Rise: Crypto Market Repricing Amid FOMC Dot Plot Shift

Interest Rate Cut Expectations Vanish as Odds of a Hike Rise: Crypto Market Repricing Amid FOMC Dot Plot Shift

Rate cut expectations have vanished, with the probability of a rate hike in December rising to 70%. Ahead of the June FOMC meeting, market expectations are that the dot plot will shift from signaling rate cuts to indicating rates will remain unchanged.

Blog Team06/15/2026

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

After Kevin Warsh became Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he favored the trimmed mean method for measuring inflation (core PCE at 3.3% versus trimmed mean at 2.3%). He also opposed the use of dot plots and frequent press conferences.

Blog Team06/08/2026

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Middle East Risks Enter the Spotlight: How Geopolitical Tensions Shape Federal Reserve Policy and BTC’s Safe-Haven Appeal

Middle East Risks Enter the Spotlight: How Geopolitical Tensions Shape Federal Reserve Policy and BTC’s Safe-Haven Appeal

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in March, with its dot plot maintaining the outlook for only one rate cut in 2026. For the first time, the statement included an assessment of risks in the Middle East. How might oil prices and geopolitical tensions reshape the Fed’s rate-cut trajectory and influence Bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven asset?

Blog Team03/19/2026

In-Depth Analysis of the FOMC Dot Plot: Why the Federal Reserve Plans Only One Rate Cut in 2026

In-Depth Analysis of the FOMC Dot Plot: Why the Federal Reserve Plans Only One Rate Cut in 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, with the dot plot indicating only one rate cut in 2026. Governor Mester cast a dissenting vote, while Chair Powell delivered a hawkish message. This article breaks down the dot plot projections, inflation expectations, and the resulting market impact.

Blog Team03/19/2026

Is a Shift in Interest Rate Policy Imminent? In-Depth Analysis of the Fed’s March Meeting and Dot Plot Signals

Is a Shift in Interest Rate Policy Imminent? In-Depth Analysis of the Fed’s March Meeting and Dot Plot Signals

The Federal Reserve’s March decision to keep interest rates unchanged is now a foregone conclusion, shifting market attention to the dot plot projections and Powell’s remarks. This article offers an in-depth analysis of signals indicating a shift in monetary policy and their structural impact on the crypto market.

Blog Team03/18/2026

Despite Expectations for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026, What New Opportunities Lie Ahead for Cryptocurrency?

Despite Expectations for Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026, What New Opportunities Lie Ahead for Cryptocurrency?

Traders are closely monitoring interest rate swap data on their screens. Although the Federal Reserve’s dot plot projects a relatively cautious outlook, the market is signaling much stronger expectations for monetary easing.

Blog Team12/17/2025

What Is Plot in Crypto? Understanding the Role of Plot Files in Blockchain Mining

What Is Plot in Crypto? Understanding the Role of Plot Files in Blockchain Mining

Learn how plot files are used in crypto mining to store data and validate blockchain operations.

Blog Team07/24/2025