According to QCP, markets have already priced the FOMC rate decision, so Chair Powell’s tone will drive the immediate reaction with limited new data and key releases still ahead, source: QCP on X, Dec 10, 2025. For traders, this means the press conference guidance rather than the headline rate should be the focus for near-term positioning and volatility risk management, source: QCP on X, Dec 10, 2025.

According to the source, the FOMC decision is slated for 2:30 p.m. ET today, putting BTC and ETH on watch for a high‑volatility afternoon session. source: the source According to the Federal Reserve, policy statements are typically released at 2:00 p.m. ET with a 2:30 p.m. press conference, concentrating market risk in the 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET window. source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Historical crypto market studies indicate realized and implied volatility in BTC and ETH tends to rise into and immediately after FOMC events compared with baseline days. source: Kaiko Research; Deribit Insights Liquidity often thins and bid‑ask spreads widen around major macro releases, increasing slippage and liquidation risk on leveraged crypto venues. source: Bank for International Settlements; CME Group Education Practical intraday tactics include reducing leverage, using limit orders, and pre‑defining wider but sized stops during the decision window to mitigate adverse fills. source: CME Group Education Short‑term crypto direction frequently correlates with moves in two‑year U.S. Treasury yields and the DXY; stronger USD and higher front‑end yields have coincided with downside pressure in BTC during past rate surprises. source: Coinbase Institutional Research