Fed Rate Cut Debate: What 25 vs. 50 bps Means for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
Yahoo Finance·2025-10-17 17:00
Trump Jerome Powell. Photo by BeInCrypto Bitcoin and crypto markets face a pivotal moment as Federal Reserve policymakers debate whether the next rate cut will be a cautious 25 or a bold 50 basis points. The outcome could reshape digital asset markets and challenge the long-standing 4-year Bitcoin cycle. The Fed’s internal debate signals a major change in monetary policy as inflation cools and labor markets show signs of strain. Traders seek clarity, knowing the Fed’s move could affect liquidity and the p ...