FOMC Minutes Drop Today: Here's Why Your Portfolio Should Care

Buckle up—the Fed’s dropping its July meeting notes at 2 PM ET today (August 20), and crypto traders are already sweating bullets.

What’s Actually Happening

These aren’t just boring bureaucratic notes. The minutes will reveal:

• Rate cut signals: Is September really happening, or was that just hopium?
• The Fed’s real concern list: Inflation trajectory, employment data, recession risk
• Powell’s thinking: What was he actually worried about in July?

Why Crypto Cares (A Lot)

BTC and altcoins have been dancing with rate expectations all year. Lower rates = more money chasing yields = crypto pump potential. Higher rates or hawkish commentary? Watch for sell-offs in risk assets.

Expected volatility: Expect 5-15% swings in crypto within the first hour of release, especially on leverage-heavy spots.

Timeline to Watch

• 2:00 PM ET: Minutes released (the real moment)
• August 22: Powell speaks at Jackson Hole (follow-up clarity or damage control?)

Pro tip: Don’t FOMO trade the first 30 minutes—wait for the dust to settle and institutional money to show its hand.