The post Fed Officials Lean Toward Delaying Interest Rate Cuts, Powell Says appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Fed officials consider delaying interest rate cuts amid strong economy. Bitcoin and Ethereum may face headwinds due to Fed decision. Market reactions to potential delay in rate cuts closely watched. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that more officials favor delaying interest rate cuts, citing strong economic conditions, at a recent policy meeting in the United States. This cautious monetary stance impacts cryptocurrency markets, potentially reversing on-chain trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum while influencing institutional investment strategies. Fed’s Strategic Pivot: Delayed Rate Cuts Amid Strong Economy Federal Reserve Chairman Powell announced a shift in sentiment among Fed officials regarding upcoming interest rate cuts. He highlighted, “After the rate cuts in the last two policy meetings,” more officials now favor waiting at least one cycle before deciding on future cuts. This shift suggests a strategic pivot amid strong economic conditions in the U.S. Delaying interest rate cuts typically strengthens the U.S. dollar, impacting risk assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This affects liquidity and institutional investment, as higher rates can reduce leverage appetite in crypto markets, causing noticeable shifts in asset flows. Market responses thus far include receded institutional activities and reduced capital influx into DeFi. Jerome Powell, Chairman, Federal Reserve stated, “We need to ensure that the economy is robust and resilient before we consider any cuts to interest rates.” Analysts note that industry leaders, including crypto influencers, closely monitor these developments, anticipating further insights from forthcoming Federal Reserve communications. Crypto Markets Brace for Impact as Interest Rates Hold Steady Did you know? Bitcoin’s sensitivity to U.S. Federal Reserve policies has historically resulted in notable sell-offs, especially during Fed meetings hinting at prolonged higher interest rates, affecting market sentiment and liquidity flows. Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $108599.83, with a market cap of $2.17 trillion and a 58.55%… The post Fed Officials Lean Toward Delaying Interest Rate Cuts, Powell Says appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Fed officials consider delaying interest rate cuts amid strong economy. Bitcoin and Ethereum may face headwinds due to Fed decision. Market reactions to potential delay in rate cuts closely watched. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that more officials favor delaying interest rate cuts, citing strong economic conditions, at a recent policy meeting in the United States. This cautious monetary stance impacts cryptocurrency markets, potentially reversing on-chain trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum while influencing institutional investment strategies. Fed’s Strategic Pivot: Delayed Rate Cuts Amid Strong Economy Federal Reserve Chairman Powell announced a shift in sentiment among Fed officials regarding upcoming interest rate cuts. He highlighted, “After the rate cuts in the last two policy meetings,” more officials now favor waiting at least one cycle before deciding on future cuts. This shift suggests a strategic pivot amid strong economic conditions in the U.S. Delaying interest rate cuts typically strengthens the U.S. dollar, impacting risk assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This affects liquidity and institutional investment, as higher rates can reduce leverage appetite in crypto markets, causing noticeable shifts in asset flows. Market responses thus far include receded institutional activities and reduced capital influx into DeFi. Jerome Powell, Chairman, Federal Reserve stated, “We need to ensure that the economy is robust and resilient before we consider any cuts to interest rates.” Analysts note that industry leaders, including crypto influencers, closely monitor these developments, anticipating further insights from forthcoming Federal Reserve communications. Crypto Markets Brace for Impact as Interest Rates Hold Steady Did you know? Bitcoin’s sensitivity to U.S. Federal Reserve policies has historically resulted in notable sell-offs, especially during Fed meetings hinting at prolonged higher interest rates, affecting market sentiment and liquidity flows. Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $108599.83, with a market cap of $2.17 trillion and a 58.55%…

Fed Officials Lean Toward Delaying Interest Rate Cuts, Powell Says

Key Points:
  • Fed officials consider delaying interest rate cuts amid strong economy.
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum may face headwinds due to Fed decision.
  • Market reactions to potential delay in rate cuts closely watched.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that more officials favor delaying interest rate cuts, citing strong economic conditions, at a recent policy meeting in the United States.

This cautious monetary stance impacts cryptocurrency markets, potentially reversing on-chain trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum while influencing institutional investment strategies.

Fed’s Strategic Pivot: Delayed Rate Cuts Amid Strong Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell announced a shift in sentiment among Fed officials regarding upcoming interest rate cuts. He highlighted, “After the rate cuts in the last two policy meetings,” more officials now favor waiting at least one cycle before deciding on future cuts. This shift suggests a strategic pivot amid strong economic conditions in the U.S.

Delaying interest rate cuts typically strengthens the U.S. dollar, impacting risk assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This affects liquidity and institutional investment, as higher rates can reduce leverage appetite in crypto markets, causing noticeable shifts in asset flows.

Market responses thus far include receded institutional activities and reduced capital influx into DeFi. Jerome Powell, Chairman, Federal Reserve stated, “We need to ensure that the economy is robust and resilient before we consider any cuts to interest rates.” Analysts note that industry leaders, including crypto influencers, closely monitor these developments, anticipating further insights from forthcoming Federal Reserve communications.

Crypto Markets Brace for Impact as Interest Rates Hold Steady

Did you know? Bitcoin’s sensitivity to U.S. Federal Reserve policies has historically resulted in notable sell-offs, especially during Fed meetings hinting at prolonged higher interest rates, affecting market sentiment and liquidity flows.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $108599.83, with a market cap of $2.17 trillion and a 58.55% dominance, according to CoinMarketCap. The 24-hour trading volume reflects a 0.56% change. BTC experienced a 3.76% drop over the last 24 hours, with a circulating supply of 19,941,856 BTC.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 05:01 UTC on October 30, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Insights from Coincu research suggest that halting rate cuts may trigger a broader market risk-off sentiment, slowing investor inflows into crypto markets. Historical patterns indicate that such macroeconomic signals often lead to temporary volatility across Layer 1/2 tokens and DeFi protocols.

Source: https://coincu.com/markets/fed-delays-interest-cuts-crypto-impact/

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