Crypto markets have surged in recent days ahead of today’s US Federal Reserve FOMC meeting, where a 25 bps rate cut is widely expected.
Despite lingering trader uncertainty, the anticipated cut is driving renewed bullish sentiment heading into 2026, with Solana-based assets emerging as top picks as liquidity returns to the ecosystem.
Analyst @TedPillows says Bitcoin appears to be repeating its 2021 cycle, projecting a possible rally to $100,000–$105,000 before any major correction.
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BTC is currently trading around $92,000, up 3.1% in 24 hours, though volatility is expected ahead of the Fed’s announcement.
A break above $97,000 could ignite a wider market rally.
The CME tool places the probability of a rate cut at 89.9%, and markets are already reacting, adding $150 billion to total crypto market cap today. ETH leads with a 6.5% jump back above $3,300.
Traders will be watching Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s tone closely, a dovish stance could fuel further gains, while a firmer message may trigger a pullback.
Among ETF-linked assets, XRP continues to stand out with 15 straight days of net inflows, though price movement remains modest, up 1% overnight at $2.06.