#数字资产市场动态 Federal Reserve Policy Shift Expectations, a New Cycle May Begin in 2026



Recently, the market has been pondering a question: if U.S. policy shifts to easing in 2026, with liquidity being reintroduced, what opportunities will this create for digital assets?

The background is clear. In the current high-interest-rate environment, borrowing is expensive, and investment returns are under pressure. Once this environment loosens, the entire market's pricing logic—from traditional finance to digital assets—will be reordered. Historical experience shows that rate cut cycles are often accompanied by revaluation of risk assets—lower corporate financing costs, increased market liquidity, and suppressed growth expectations gradually being released.

What does this mean?

Simply put, money will become "cheaper." When the benchmark interest rate declines, the opportunity cost of holding cash rises accordingly. Funds will naturally seek higher-yielding investment opportunities. As a high-volatility, high-expectation asset class, the crypto market tends to attract more incremental capital during periods of ample liquidity.

But this is not an overnight process. From announcement to implementation, market expectations are often priced in advance. Once policy signals become clear, smart money has already begun to position early. Some are building long positions, while others are guarding against a rebound in inflation. In this uncertainty, the key is understanding your own risk tolerance.

A few points worth considering:

① During rate cut cycles, BTC, as a scarce asset, typically performs well. When liquidity is abundant, the appeal of hedging assets increases.

② ETH and mainstream public chain tokens benefit from accelerated ecosystem development, but caution is needed against short-term speculative bubbles.

③ Expectations of a weakening dollar will also push up commodities and crypto assets priced in USD.

The current strategy is: observe policy signals, track liquidity data, and dynamically adjust positions based on your risk level. A rate cut could indeed change the medium- to long-term asset allocation logic, but only if the policy truly shifts—everything depends on subsequent concrete signals.
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rugged_againvip
· 2h ago
It's still early 2026, saying this now is a bit too early. Talking about the interest rate cut cycle again, I've heard it many times. The "smart money" that moves early, I feel like they're just here to take advantage of retail investors like me. Just say you're bullish on BTC directly, why beat around the bush? Wait, will the Federal Reserve really turn hawkish? I choose not to believe it.
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ForkThisDAOvip
· 3h ago
Wait, 2026? Still dreaming now, let's get through 2025 first. --- Nonsense, lowering interest rates makes money cheaper? I think the crypto prices are just cheaper. --- Smart funds have already made their moves, and we retail investors are still here reading articles... --- I've been hearing the BTC hedging asset story for three years. When it really matters, it’s still just crashing with the market. --- Observing policy signals? I only watch one signal — how long can my own wallet last? --- Dollar weakening pushes up crypto? Same logic as last year, but look at now — still haven't broken even. --- Is the policy really shifting? Dream on, brother. The Fed's shift has nothing to do with us retail investors. --- The ETH bubble is really over the top. They're still talking about ecosystem development, but all it is is just a scam. --- Risk tolerance? My risk tolerance is losing everything and still being able to sleep.
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FlashLoanPhantomvip
· 3h ago
Here comes the story of 2026 again. I just want to ask if Powell has heard of it. The expectation of interest rate cuts always feels like a fairy tale told every year. I believe in BTC's scarcity, but are the policy signals at this point really that clear? The "smart money" currently positioning—will they still be able to see the returns when the rate cuts actually happen? That's the real question. Basically, it's a gamble—betting on a policy shift, betting on liquidity returning, betting on whether they can handle the pullback. Instead of waiting for 2026, it's better to pay attention to recent CPI data for any clues.
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SerumDegenvip
· 3h ago
nah this 2026 copium hitting different... "smart money already positioning" lmao who's the smart money exactly, the ones getting liquidated rn?
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rug_connoisseurvip
· 3h ago
You're just selling stories again. Waiting 26 years is not as good as getting in now. Waiting for policy signals? You can think of that just by moving your mouse around. How scarce is BTC? Even with a dump, it still dumps. Basically, it's a gamble on the Federal Reserve. If you lose, all the losses are yours. Compared to liquidity, I'm more concerned about when I can break even haha. ETH ecosystem acceleration? First, we need to survive this wave of zeroing out. At this point, still dare to hype about rate cuts? That's pretty bold. Instead of waiting for 2026, better to buy the current trash coins, it's all a gamble anyway. I've seen many face-slapping moments; policies can change at any time. Abundant liquidity ≠ you can make money. You need to understand this principle.
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