FOMC Meeting in 2026 Expected to Impact Bitcoin Volatility

On January 28, analyst Ali Charts shared insights on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will be the first interest rate meeting of 2026. According to BlockBeats, the market's expectation for a rate cut in January is only 2.8%, indicating a low likelihood of policy easing in the near term. Reviewing data from 2025, Bitcoin experienced significant pullbacks after seven out of eight FOMC meetings, with only one instance of a brief uptick. The last meeting saw Bitcoin drop by 9%. The analysis highlights that FOMC meeting weeks are typically associated with high volatility and downside risks for Bitcoin. Even if the market remains optimistic about a potential rate cut before the meeting, reactions following the announcement tend to be negative. Investors are advised to manage their positions cautiously.