Fed Q1 2026 outlook: Potential impact on Bitcoin and crypto markets

BTC may fall to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400 if the Fed pauses rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 and inflationary pressure persists.

Key takeaways:

Fed pauses could pressure crypto, but “stealth QE” may cushion downside risks.

Liquidity matters more than cuts, shaping the direction of BTC and ETH in Q1 2026.

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