Citadel Predicts 0.25% Rate Hike in July
Citadel expects a 0.25% rate hike at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the 29th. While many in the market anticipate a rate freeze, this meeting is expected to be a crossroads between those advocating for a hike and those supporting a hold. Citadel believes that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will raise the benchmark rate by 0.25%, bringing the U.S. rate to 3.75% to 4.00%. The general market expectation is for a decision in September, but Citadel has pointed to July. Frank Platt, head of macro strategy at Citadel Securities, stated that a surprise hike would mark the end of the forward guidance era. Conversely, Kraken economist Thomas Purpura argued that the most likely outcome of the July FOMC is a rate freeze. According to the CME Group FedWatch, the probability of a July hike is 35.8%, up from 25.7% a week ago. Bitcoin is trading at $63,948, showing a halt in its upward momentum, while Ethereum is at $1,911, Ripple at $1.08, and Solana at $73.67. This FOMC meeting will not only test the level of rates but also the Fed's communication style; a freeze would likely maintain the path for a September hike, while a hike could be interpreted as a signal deviating from forward guidance.
This content is provided for general informational purposes only and doesn't constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Any events, rewards, online promotions, or related information mentioned herein should not be considered a recommendation, solicitation, or invitation to purchase, sell, trade, or otherwise deal in any crypto assets. Crypto assets are highly volatile and may result in loss. The availability of WEEX services, products, and related events may vary by region. You are responsible for ensuring that your participation is in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
You may also like

What happens to your position if a market Is delisted?

Bitmain Reveals $11.8 Billion Ethereum Holdings... Launches Institutional Staking Strategy

Why transaction counts tell you almost nothing

Argentine Software Industry Achieves Record Exports, but Employment Declines for the First Time in Six Years

Why maximum leverage is a fee, not a feature

Dollar Weakens and Gold Prices Rise Following Fed's Rate Freeze

Oscar Lorenzo Reinhold, Seven-Time Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity, Dies

Azure Surpasses $100 Billion, Driving Record Revenue for Microsoft

Who were the seven people who died in the helicopter accident in San Juan

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are 'Stealing' Ground from Traditional Brokers

BCRA Resumes Purchases as Reserves Exceed $49 Billion Again

Flock Cameras Face Growing Backlash as Privacy Concerns Reach Capitol Hill

Spider-Man: A New Day

Over 100 Participants Close Ethereum Institutional Funding

"There is no soft inflation target at the FED": Kevin Warsh

Poland Falls Behind in Cryptocurrency Dispute Due to Politicians

Goodbye to Corner Furniture: The Decorating Trend Transforming Homes in 2026

FIFA: $20 Billion Linked to Trump-Connected Fund, UEFA Pushes Back

Status Quo on the Fed in the USA, Bitcoin Raises Only an Eyebrow

Aviva Investors launches first tokenized fund on XRPL

China vs USA: After AI, the Humanoid Robot War is Declared

As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting

License Retention on the Road: When They Can Take It Away and How to Avoid It

Tecnópolis: A Giant of Entertainment Joins the Bid for the Concession of the Site

Visa CEO sidesteps labeling Open USD a challenger to Tether and USDC: 'Our role is not to pick winners'

Anchorage Digital says Fed’s proposed payment account is no 'workable substitute' for master account

Kimi K3: The License That Is Only Open Source in Name

Why locked liquidity does not mean a token is safe

CABA Launches a Contest to Transform the Look of the Microcenter: Who Can Participate and How to Sign Up












