The May 2025 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will take place on May 6 and 7, with high expectations in global markets. The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates in the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%, given the context of persistent inflation and weak economic growth (GDP contraction of -0.3% in the first quarter).
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (BTC) remains close to $94,000, while altcoins like XRP and Ethereum show moderate declines, reflecting investor caution ahead of the announcement. Cryptocurrencies tend to react with volatility to the Fed's decisions, and traders' focus is on the tone adopted by Jerome Powell during the press conference.
Although no immediate changes in rates are expected, any indication of future cuts could boost risk assets like cryptocurrencies. If the tone is restrictive, a correction similar to that of December 2023 could be repeated.
Conclusion: The crypto market is in observation mode. The FOMC meeting and the Fed's stance will be key to defining the next market move. It is recommended to pay attention to the conference on May 7 and evaluate opportunities based on the tone of monetary policy.
