What Strong Pre-FOMC Performance Signals for Crypto
Dec 9, 2025
Discussed in today's video:
Crypto rallied strongly, with ETH and SOL outperforming, and BTC and ETH/BTC testing their respective yearly open levels. U.S. spot demand (likely driven by DATs) supported the move, reflected in notable Coinbase premiums. Tomorrow’s FOMC includes a widely expected 25 bp cut, but the key catalysts will be information on the hawk/dove divide and balance sheet guidance. While historical patterns suggest near-term chop after pre-FOMC strength, two-week returns post-FOMC tend to skew positive. It will be important for BTC and E...