According to Milk Road, market expectations have shifted significantly with traders now pricing in 3-4 Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, compared to previous expectations of no cuts. This pivot provides the Fed with the flexibility to ease monetary policy, impacting cryptocurrency markets as lower rates may lead to increased investment in riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the S&P 500 has decreased by 2% since the Federal Reserve began cutting rates in September 2024, reflecting market concerns about a potential recession. Historically, when rate cuts occur during a recession, the S&P 500 tends to decline by 6% over six months and 10% over twelve months. The average return post-rate cut pivot is only 1% over six months, indicating limited recovery potential in such scenarios.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the S&P 500 has decreased by 2% since the Fed began rate cuts in September 2024, contrary to the historical average gain of 1% in the six months following rate cuts. This suggests the market is pricing in a recession, as the S&P 500 typically declines during rate cuts in a recessionary context.

According to WallStreetBulls (@w_thejazz), the upcoming PPI data, recent CPI performance, and anticipated Fed rate cuts, alongside political developments involving Mexico and Canada, are expected to significantly impact the cryptocurrency market, particularly XRP, which is predicted to surge by 100%. Traders should prepare for potential market movements.

According to Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL), inflation is expected to decrease, leading to FED rate cuts, a significant weakening of the dollar, falling yields, and a significant expansion of the M2 supply. These economic changes are likely to benefit altcoins and the broader crypto market, signaling a bullish trend.

According to Michaël van de Poppe, US Yields continue to rally and are nearing a new high at 5.00%, following the FED's 75bps rate cuts in 2024.

According to Michaël van de Poppe, US Yields are rallying close to 5.00% following the Fed's 75bps rate cuts in 2024. Key factors to watch include weaker labor markets and Trump's inauguration.