#FOMCMeeting

With the Fed’s May FOMC meeting approaching, CME FedWatch shows the probability of a 25 bps rate cut in May has dropped to nearly zero. Expectations are now focused on July or later for any potential easing.

This delay in rate cuts could reshape investor strategies across crypto and risk assets. For crypto, tighter liquidity conditions may keep prices range-bound in the short term, with volatility increasing around macro data releases. In equities, higher-for-longer rates tend to favor defensive sectors and income-generating assets over speculative growth plays.

Investors may consider reducing high-risk exposure, reallocating toward quality assets, and using short-term bonds or cash equivalents to lock in current yields while awaiting a clearer pivot.

How are you adjusting your portfolio in light of the Fed’s extended pause?