3 Cryptocurrencies That Will Benefit From a Rate Cut
The Motley Fool·2025-09-17 10:10

Group 1: Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market is expected to recover as interest rates decline, with potential for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP to rise further [1][2] - The Federal Reserve has not yet cut rates in 2025, but analysts anticipate at least one or two cuts by year-end as inflation cools [2] Group 2: Bitcoin Analysis - Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21 million tokens, with 19.9 million already mined, and utilizes an energy-intensive proof of work (PoW) mechanism [4] - Key catalysts for Bitcoin's price increase include the approval of spot price ETFs, the recent halving event, and relaxed regulations from governments [5][6] - Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a hedge against inflation, especially as Fed rate cuts may weaken the U.S. dollar [6] Group 3: Dogecoin Analysis - Dogecoin operates on a PoW mechanism but is inflationary with nearly 150 billion coins in circulation and no maximum supply [8] - Celebrity endorsements, particularly from Elon Musk, significantly boost Dogecoin's visibility and interest [9][10] - Potential future catalysts include ETF applications and the expansion of Dogechain, which may stabilize its price [11] Group 4: XRP Analysis - XRP has a total supply of 100 billion tokens, all minted prior to its market debut, and is not mined like Bitcoin [12] - The resolution of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple has allowed XRP to return to major exchanges, attracting renewed interest [13] - Additional factors that may drive XRP's price higher include the launch of its first spot price ETF, increased usage as a bridge currency, and growth in its developer ecosystem [14]