The FOMC minutes from the January Fed meeting will be released on February 18, 2026. The Fed minutes are expected to influence the crypto market as traders assess whether policymakers lean hawkish or signal future rate cuts.

FOMC Minutes to Drive Crypto Market Reaction

In the case of the crypto market, the effect of the minutes depends on the degree to which they shift the expectations in the markets for interest rates. The effect is not so much driven by the wording of the minutes but is instead driven by the degree to which traders shift their expectations for rate cut projections.

If the minutes indicate that the Fed is becoming more comfortable with cutting rates or is concerned about slowing economic growth, then the…