Fed cut ‘already priced in’ with Bitcoin at $90,000. Why 2026 ‘should be bullish’

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% this week, but Bitcoin's price is anticipated to remain around $90,000 due to traders already pricing in the cut [1][5] - Analysts predict Bitcoin will hover around the $91,000 resistance level without a decisive break following the FOMC meeting, with significant price action expected in early 2026 [2][5] - The nomination of Kevin Hassett as the next Fed chair by President Trump is anticipated to influence monetary policy and market sentiment, with Hassett advocating for faster and larger interest rate cuts [3][4] Group 2 - The CME FedWatch tool indicates an 87% probability for a 0.25% rate cut, while Polymarket bettors push that probability to 95% [5] - Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced $89 million in outflows on Monday, contributing to a total loss of $177 million for December [6] - The Fed is currently facing challenges with outdated labor data due to a prolonged government shutdown, leading to a likely wait-and-see approach [7]