2025-12-30 20:23:38

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other mainstream assets collectively pulled back yesterday, with BTC briefly falling below the $88,000 mark, fueling market anxiety.

The key catalyst is the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes released this afternoon. These minutes not only reveal the internal logic behind the rate cut decision but also, more importantly, point directly to the interest rate path through 2026 — which will have a profound impact on the valuation of risk assets.

From the market reaction, we are currently in a typical pre-major move consolidation phase. The tone of the minutes is crucial: if it leans hawkish, it will continue to suppress risk assets like Bitcoin; conversely, if it signals more dovish signals, it could trigger a liquidity-driven rally.

Practical advice is simple — strictly control position sizes to cope with short-term volatility. At the same time, closely monitor forward-looking interest rate signals, especially market expectations for future rate cut pace. When the fog of macro data gradually clears and policy directions become clearer, it will be the best window for precise positioning. This round of adjustment may just be an opportunity for deployment.

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TokenTaxonomist

· 10h ago

nah, the fed minutes are just noise till we actually see the rate path data. per my analysis, this is textbook liquidity shakedown before the next leg up tbh

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 10h ago

It has dropped below 88,000 again. How many times has this happened now? Haha, I'm numb. As soon as the FED minutes are released, this happens. Still, we have to wait for the policy dust to settle before taking action. A few days ago, I entered the market too early. Now, seeing it drop, I don't dare to add more. I can only grit my teeth and hold on.

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DegenDreamer

· 10h ago

It's another Fed scheme; if 88k breaks, it breaks, I'm used to it already. The real opportunity is still ahead; it all depends on whether Powell is hawkish or dovish this time.

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ContractBugHunter

· 10h ago

It has dropped again and again, really exhausting... Let's wait until the minutes are finalized before making any moves. FED is really causing chaos this time; the path to 2026 depends on their mood. Actually, this is the best test of resolve. If you have spare funds, it's indeed a good opportunity to get in. Don't ask me how I know—these are the words of people who have been caught multiple times. When a liquidity rally comes, you still need to buy the dip; otherwise, you'll be crying at the top forever. Position sizing must be cut ruthlessly; don't be greedy. Dovish or hawkish... feels like it's always the same rhetoric every time. Just wait. Anyway, if it drops, it’s like this; if it rises, you can't escape the top.

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CryptoMom

· 10h ago

It's dropping again, this crazy weather... Alright, alright, let's wait until the minutes come out and talk then. Anyway, I'm not moving. If it breaks below 8.8, then so be it. During the washout phase, who’s afraid of whom? I'm just holding these coins, watching what the Federal Reserve says. If they turn dovish, I'll be thrilled. This correction has made me anxious. Might as well pretend I didn't see it and keep stacking. The Federal Reserve minutes... feels like they're going to keep messing around again. It's really annoying. Let's cut half of the position first and keep some powder for opportunities. It's really exhausting. They even brought up the interest rate path for 2026. How can I not be anxious? My judgment is that this wave is just the final washout. Once the dovish signals come, it'll take off.

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DegenGambler

· 10h ago

8.8K has fallen below? Wow, it's starting to shake out again. --- Once the Federal Reserve minutes came out, these institutions started chopping the leeks again. Whether hawkish or dovish, it all depends on their mood. --- Wait, is this really a shakeout or a real drop? Feels like it's always the same story every time. --- Forget it, I'll just watch quietly. Anyway, I already went all-in long, let it fall if it will. --- Is the matter of 2026 urgent now? Or is it an indication that they will continue to raise interest rates? Feeling a bit confused. --- "Best window for precise positioning," I've heard this many times haha. --- Forget it, whatever is said now is just talk. Let's wait for the news to be confirmed. --- When will the liquidity market arrive? I've waited so long even the flowers have withered. --- Controlling position size is a bit funny. Who in the crypto circle really controls their position? --- Is the minutes ready? My current mindset is just praying for no negative news.

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