Fed Rate Hold: Impact on Crypto and RWAs
Fed Rate Hold: Impact on Crypto and RWAs
🎯 Fed's Move Changes Game
The Federal Reserve maintained rates at 4.25-4.50%, creating stability in crypto markets. Here's what it means:
For Crypto:
- Stable rates encourage risk-on sentiment
- BTC & ETH benefit from macro certainty
- DeFi remains competitive with traditional finance
For Real World Assets (RWAs):
- Tokenized T-bills continue strong performance
- On-chain yields of 4-5% maintain attractiveness
- Institutional interest grows in blockchain-based yields
Tokenized Real Estate Highlights:
- Traditional market faces challenges
- Fractional ownership reduces barriers
- 24/7 liquidity enables global access
- Reduced costs through blockchain efficiency
The Fed just held rates at 4.25% – 4.50%. What does this mean for crypto and RWAs? 👇
Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on May 7, 2025. federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy…
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