What Strong Pre-FOMC Performance Signals for Crypto

Dec 9, 2025

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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...

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