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- Mustafa Mulla
Mustafa Mulla
Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.
- May 06, 2025 06:28 UTC
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Fed Interest Rate Decision on May 7: What It Means for the Crypto Market
May 7 decision expected to hold rates steady at 5.25% to 5.50% range, while June seem to be interesting.
June could bring change, as rate cut chances rising if jobs or inflation data weakens.
Markets focus more on Jerome Powell’s words than actual Federal Reserve rate actions.
With the next U.S. Federal Reserve meeting just around the corner on May 7, traders and analysts seem to agree on one thing: there’s almost no chance of a rate hike or cut this time. But that doesn’t mean the market is calm, far from it.
All eyes are now on what Jerome Powell 
Jerome Powell
Jerome Powell is a U.S.-based investment banker and the current chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He was named the 2020 Forbes Person of the Year in Crypto for his influence on the global economy.
While not a crypto advocate, he has always stressed the need for transparent, fair crypto policies and regulations in the country, cautioning against potential security threats without ignoring digital assets entirely.
Quick Facts
Full name Jerome Hayden "Jay" Powell Birth 04-02-1953, Washington, D.C., United States Nationality American Education Georgetown University Law Center Known for Financial Expert
Jerome Powell - Career Highlights & Events
1992 - Appointed Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Domestic Finance 2012 - Joined the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as a member. 2018 - Designated as the head of the Federal Reserve. 2022 - Reappointed as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board FinanceAttorney will say during the press conference, and how the economy performs heading into June.
May: No Change Expected
Polymarekt, a prediction market, predicts that there’s a 98% chance the Fed won’t change rates at its May meeting. On the other hand, another possibility is that there is a 2% chance of a 25 bps drop being seen in May.
With inflation cooling slowly, but it’s still above the Fed’s 2% target. While the rates are already at 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest in over two decades, the central bank seems content to wait and watch.
But while a “pause” in May is nearly guaranteed, markets are not just looking at what the Fed does, they’re listening closely to what Fed Chair Jerome Powell says.
June: A Turning Point?
June is where things get interesting, with the possibility that the 72% chance the Fed won’t change rates at its June meeting. Further market odds suggest about a 25% chance of a rate cut, and that number could rise if job growth slows or inflation drops further.
This makes upcoming reports on inflation and jobs critical. A weak job report or softer consumer price data could tip the balance toward a rate cut.
On the other hand, if inflation stays sticky, the Fed might stick to its current stance or even start talking about keeping rates high for longer.
Powell’s Tone Matters More Than Ever
Interestingly, the market may react more to what Fed Chair Jerome Powell says than to what the Fed does. If he talks too tough, using phrases like “persistent inflation” or “not enough progress,” markets could sell off sharply.
Tech stocks and rate-sensitive sectors might drop, bond yields could rise fast, the U.S. dollar might gain strength, and assets like Bitcoin or gold could lose steam.
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FAQs
The current Fed interest rate is between 5.25% and 5.50%, the highest in over two decades.
Persistently high rates could hurt tech stocks, raise bond yields, and pressure gold and Bitcoin prices.
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