COINOTAG News reports the Federal Reserve‘s final rate decision of the year, where a 25-basis-point cut is anticipated amid a data air pocket and internal policy divisions. The outcome could clarify the Fed rate path and, by extension, risk for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market as liquidity shifts with policy signaling.

Market pricing calls for two cuts by end-2026, leaving policy range at 3.00%-3.25%. JPMorgan’s Michael Feroli notes hawkish regional voices could keep 2026 path close to September projections, despite muted expectations for this week’s move. The post-meeting statement may temper expectations for further cuts, with Powell stressing that easing hinges on labor-market deterioration.

From a crypto lens, the Fed‘s tone will shape risk appetite and liquidity. A hawkish briefing could cap Bitcoin and altcoins, while a softer stance might spark short-covering. The key takeaway is the language around the rate path and the threshold for new stimulus.