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Fed Rate Cut Simulation: Will Bitcoin Skyrocket or Plummet? Analysts Weigh In

The Impact of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts on the Cryptocurrency Market

As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its latest interest rate policy, industry experts are speculating on the potential effects of a 0.25% or 0.50% rate cut on the cryptocurrency market. In this article, we will compile the views of industry insiders on the bullish and bearish scenarios for the crypto market post-rate cut.

Rate Cut Predictions

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to hold its monetary policy meeting on the 17th and 18th of this month, with the announcement of the latest interest rate policy expected around 2 a.m. Taiwan time on Thursday the 19th. Market analysts anticipate a rate cut, but opinions are divided on whether it will be a 0.25% or 0.50% cut. According to FedWatch data, the current market expectations indicate a 37% probability of a 0.25% cut and a 63% probability of a 0.50% cut.

Expert Opinions

Senior Vice President of Franklin Securities, Ray Youmei, believes that a 0.25% rate cut would be the optimal outcome, expressing concerns that a 0.50% cut could signal a potential economic downturn or recession. Youmei suggests that a gradual rate cut strategy, such as one in November and another in December, would be more favorable than a rapid 0.50% cut. He argues that a swift rate cut could lead to geopolitical tensions and exacerbate inflation, hampering effective control mechanisms.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital and hedge fund manager, suggested in a recent interview that the Federal Reserve may opt for a 0.50% rate cut, laying the groundwork for at least a total of 1.50% in rate cuts over the next 18 months. He expressed optimism about the impact of this decision on U.S. and global asset prices, speculating that Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of the year.

During the Token 2049 event in Singapore, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, indicated a 60% to 70% likelihood of the Fed opting for a 0.50% or 0.75% rate cut. Despite predicting a larger cut than market expectations, Hayes remains bearish on the stock market and cryptocurrency market, citing concerns over the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates amidst increased government intervention. He warned of a potential market collapse post-rate cut due to narrowing interest rate differentials between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen.

Joe McCann, CEO of the crypto hedge fund Asymmetry, suggested that a 0.25% rate cut by the Federal Reserve could have a significant negative impact on the stock market and potentially lead to a downturn in the cryptocurrency market. He highlighted the market’s anticipation of a 0.50% rate cut and suggested that a larger cut could benefit risk assets like cryptocurrencies.

Conclusion

The upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut decision is poised to have a substantial impact on both traditional and cryptocurrency markets. While opinions vary on the extent of the rate cut and its repercussions, market participants are closely watching the developments to gauge the future trajectory of the cryptocurrency landscape post-rate cut.

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