Recently, those paying attention to the financial markets have sensed a strange shift. The Federal Reserve's stance is changing, and this transformation is having a deeper impact on the entire investment ecosystem than it appears on the surface.



Remember the market consensus not long ago? Everyone was unanimously optimistic about a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in March, as if it were a certainty. Traders had already prepared for this rate cut wave, and some had even started to position themselves in advance. But the latest data shatters this illusion—Fed Chair Powell has a 90% probability of maintaining the current interest rate this month, with only a 10% chance of a cut. Even if a rate cut is decided, the margin would be just 25 basis points, making such a small adjustment almost negligible.

This is not just a numerical change. The sudden policy shift means that traditional asset classes like stocks, bonds, and mortgages will all face re-pricing. For our layout in the crypto space, the impact of this "tough wind" should not be underestimated either. Changes in liquidity expectations directly affect the performance potential of assets like BTC, ETH, and others.

If your previous investment plan was based on the "rate cut expectation," you might need to seriously reconsider it now. When the macro environment changes, a simple holding strategy may no longer be suitable. Consider whether your current asset allocation is still reasonable. Are there more structural opportunities worth paying attention to in the crypto market?
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GasWastervip
· 01-05 18:16
Oh no, the Federal Reserve has reversed again. This time, there's really no rate cut expectation to fall back on... --- Powell's move is too ruthless. The group that was optimistic about a rate cut earlier probably needs to cover their positions now. --- 90% unchanged? A fake move, how can BTC still rise? --- When liquidity tightens, all assets have to be sacrificed. It's not just a problem in the crypto world. --- We should have seen through this wave long ago. Market consensus is the least trustworthy. --- Saying "reconfigure assets" sounds nice, but it's actually just giving up and cutting losses. --- Why is ETH still stubbornly resisting these days? Waiting to be smashed? --- Instead of obsessing over position strategies, it's better to think about how to survive until the next rate cut. --- Are there any structural opportunities in the crypto market? Right now, just wait for the wind to come. --- 25 basis points is nothing; better to try some mixed strategies of fake and real moves.
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DefiSecurityGuardvip
· 01-05 08:52
ngl this whole fed pivot caught everyone with their pants down. 90% hold probability? lmao the derivatives were priced for a completely different scenario. anyone who built their entire stack around rate cut narratives is basically holding a bag of exploited positions rn.
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GasFeeSurvivorvip
· 01-05 08:50
Powell's move directly shattered our dream of interest rate cuts.
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AlphaLeakervip
· 01-05 08:48
Here we go again, always the same line of "reassessing risk exposure"... Powell, this guy, is really something else, crushing everyone's hopes of rate cuts.
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AirdropATMvip
· 01-05 08:46
Once again, played by the Federal Reserve. There's a 90% chance they won't cut rates, so those following the trend will have to cut their losses, haha.
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