2025-12-31 01:22:13

Early morning breaking news: the Federal Reserve minutes are about to be released, and this document could directly determine the market direction in 2026!

Gold has recently performed exceptionally well—its price surged to around $4400 per gram, and silver skyrocketed by 5.5% overnight, causing the entire precious metals sector to take off. The logic behind this is quite clear: global investors are holding their breath, waiting for tonight’s Fed move.

The December Fed has already cut interest rates by 25 basis points, but there are significant disagreements internally. The dot plot shows that most officials believe there will be only one more cut in 2026, which is completely inconsistent with the market’s previous expectations of rate cuts. Now everyone is confused—when will the rate cuts continue? How many more cuts will there be in 2026? All the answers may be in tonight’s minutes.

Global markets have already started to react. Asian markets are going crazy: South Korea’s Kospi index has soared 75.6% this year, reaching a new high since 1999; Japan’s Nikkei 225 index has also firmly crossed the 50,000-point mark. The Chinese yuan has also broken through the 7.0 level, signaling a strengthening economic recovery. Although the US stock market opened modestly, funds have already been quietly positioning.

In the crypto market, institutional investors Strategy are continuing to increase their Bitcoin holdings, betting that the Fed will eventually pivot. The key suspense is—if the minutes lean hawkish, will the market suddenly reverse? Tonight’s volatility could be far beyond expectations.

What do you think? Will the bull market continue after the minutes are released? Or is a correction really coming this time?

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TerraNeverForget

· 5h ago

If the hawkish remarks are summarized, the recent gains in precious metals will have to be given back.

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tokenomics_truther

· 5h ago

Precious metals are so fierce, it feels like the market is betting on dovish... If you ask me, once the minutes turn hawkish, it will immediately break below. Better to stay flat and wait for results, rather than chasing high in precious metals now. Let's see if we can bottom out tonight. Daring to chase gold at 4400? I think it's just paying tuition for the bagholders. Everyone is waiting for the Federal Reserve; if this hawkish turn happens, it might directly crash the market. Institutions increasing their Bitcoin holdings now could be the last frenzy. Expectations for rate cuts keep decreasing, the market is swinging back and forth... The moment the minutes are released will be the real watershed. Korea and Japan's rapid rise is actually more dangerous; it feels like a top is near. US stocks are still pretending to be deep. Only one rate cut in 2026? That’s very conservative. Instead of waiting for rate cuts, it’s better to start bottom fishing in crypto now. The surge in precious metals has been a classic move for a long time; it all depends on how the Federal Reserve plays its role. Institutions are betting on a shift, and I am too, but if I’m wrong, I might get liquidated tonight. Will the minutes be more hawkish than expected? If so, a real adjustment might be coming.

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BTCWaveRider

· 5h ago

Gold has surged by 5.5%, and this time the hawkish tone in the minutes directly caused a sell-off. Wait, will the Federal Reserve really continue to be dovish? I feel like a reversal is coming. Institutions are still holding onto their chips, waiting to follow retail investors and take the bait. A rate cut in 2026? Isn't that just a disguised rate hike? The crypto market is going to cool down. The rebound before the minutes was just a trap, wake up everyone. The Asian stock markets are really crazy this time; after Korea's 75% increase, there must be a story behind it. I just want to know if Bitcoin can hold steady at 41k after the minutes. Everyone is holding their breath waiting for the minutes; I’m just going to lie down and relax. When hawkish signals appear, investors tend to run, and this time is no exception.

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GateUser-beba108d

· 5h ago

The surge in gold and silver is crazy. It feels like the Federal Reserve minutes are really the guiding star tonight. Wait... Does a hawkish tone mean the bull market is over? Why do I feel like institutions are laying traps? Only one rate cut in 2026? That's obviously unexpected by the market, no wonder everyone is so anxious now. Even if Bitcoin drops now, I’m holding on—just betting on this minutes. The US stock market is so quiet... I feel a bit uneasy. The Korean market has surged 75%, it's incredible. Can we keep up with this pace? How likely is a hawkish shift in the minutes? I feel this is the real key tonight. Is the rate hike cycle truly over? Then the previous strategies need to be recalculated. Holding my breath and waiting through the night—probably another sleepless night. Behind the RMB breaking 7.0... Has the Fed's attitude changed? Institutions are laying traps, retail investors are guessing... I choose to believe this rally can continue. If hawkish minutes come out, can these gains be maintained? Honestly, tonight’s minutes are more worth paying attention to than the rise in gold and silver.

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 5h ago

Gold has already surged to 4400, and you are still debating whether the Fed will be hawkish or dovish? I think, regardless of what the minutes say tonight, the market will definitely push higher. The Fed is the greediest group; they talk about cutting rates while wanting to hike. I bet that once the minutes are released tonight, BTC will shoot up directly. Only one rate cut in 2026? That's hilarious. The market expectations are way off, and tonight will definitely explode. The surge in precious metals is not without reason; the big players have already placed their bets in advance, and retail investors are just waiting for the minutes here. Honestly, I think this adjustment was bound to happen sooner or later, but it definitely won't be tonight. More likely, it will be a sharp rise tonight followed by a plunge tomorrow. The Seoul Composite Index has already risen so much; is there still room for Asian stocks? It feels like this rally is nearing its peak. Institutional accumulation of Bitcoin is equivalent to betting on a Fed pivot, but I think Powell might make hawkish remarks to shake things up. Those who bought before the minutes are all fools; it's safer to get in after the announcement. This gold rally has only one purpose — building a base and absorbing funds. The real big surge is still ahead. The RMB breaking through 7.0 is actually the biggest highlight; the US stock market's reactions are no longer important.

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AirdropHarvester

· 5h ago

The surge in gold and silver is outrageous, it feels like everyone is betting on a dovish outcome. If the minutes turn out to be truly hawkish, I’ll have to watch the show; institutions are still buying Bitcoin, which is a bit desperate. If this wave of correction happens, I’ll laugh; they were hyping it up so aggressively earlier. The rate cut cycle seems like the Federal Reserve hasn't even figured it out themselves. Only one rate cut in 2026? The market is doubting everything, haha. Asian stocks have risen so sharply, it feels like they need to correct downward. Waiting to see the minutes flip, betting this will be very exciting.

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