Fed’s Rate Hints Ignite Crypto Hype—But Is the Party Over?
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent policy signals have sparked mixed reactions in the cryptocurrency market, with analysts and platforms like Santiment cautioning that heightened interest in potential rate cuts could signal a shift in market sentiment. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where he suggested that a rate cut could be forthcoming as early as September, initially buoyed crypto prices. Bitcoin and Ethereum surged on the news, with Bitcoin briefly trading above $117,000 and Ethereum nearing its all-time high. However, Santiment’s analysis warns that a sharp increase in social media chatter surrounding the Fed’s potential rate cut could be an indicator of market euphoria, which…
