- Social media mentions of the Fed and rate cuts hit an 11 month high after Powell’s Jackson Hole comments.
- Santiment warns the hype could signal a short term peak despite 75% of traders expecting a September cut.
- Analysts are split, with some predicting huge gains for altcoins while others caution about recession risks.
Social media mentions of the Federal Reserve’s possible interest rate cut in September 2025. With mentions hitting an 11 month high, according to Santiment. The discussion picked up after Friday’s crypto rally, which came on the heels of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at the Jackson Hole symposium, where he hinted that a rate cut could be on the way.
A Warning Sign for Crypto
Santiment’s Saturday report highlighted that conversations around the Fed, rates, cuts, and Powell have jumped to levels not seen in almost a year. The platform cautioned that when one positive story drives too much attention. It often means the market is getting carried away, which could end in a short term top.
On Friday, Powell explained that inflation trends and the state of the job market may allow the Fed to adjust its policy. Data from the CME FedWatch Tool shows that about 75% of traders now expect a cut in September.
Some in the crypto industry, like Ash Crypto, are very bullish. By saying the Fed’s move could bring trillions into the market and push altcoins up by 10x to 50x. But not everyone shares that view. Markus Thielen of 10x Research argued back in April that betting on a massive rally right after a cut is premature, since recession concerns could push prices lower in the short term.
Timothy Peterson also warned in March that if the Fed holds off on cuts in 2025, crypto could face a rough patch.
For now, Powell’s remarks have enhanced confidence. But Santiment points out that traders should be careful, as the surge in sentiment might not hold for long.
