
Fed Watch May ’25: Why the FOMC Pause Could Unleash a Crypto Rollercoaster
Summary
The upcoming May 6–7, 2025 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is widely expected to pause rates at 4.25–4.50 % but will be parsed for any hints on future cuts Kiplinger. Historically, crypto markets react more sharply to Fed signals than equities, leading to spikes in