End-of-year market fragile balance: Federal Reserve's dovish and hawkish coexistence, crypto market faces $2.8 billion risk

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【Blockchain Rhythm】The year is about to come to an end, and the market is closing in a delicate balance—full of confidence but also cautious.

The Federal Reserve’s stance is quite interesting. They have sent many hawkish signals while cutting interest rates, supporting the employment market on one hand and closely monitoring inflation on the other. According to the latest dot plot, the pace of rate cuts next year will slow down, and the market generally expects only 2 to 3 rate cuts.

However, what truly worries people is the stock market. Capital is continuously flowing into AI infrastructure, but the realization of these investments is severely lagging. If revenue growth cannot keep up with the ambitions of these investments, the risk will spread from AI to the entire stock market, and by 2026, we may face a broader valuation re-pricing.

For the crypto market, the pressure is also significant. A major index company is evaluating whether digital asset wealth management products should continue to be included in the index. Once adjustments are made, it could lead to the withdrawal of up to $2.8 billion in passive funds. This number should not be underestimated.

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GateUser-cff9c776vip
· 2025-12-20 22:32
The imbalance of supply and demand, the $2.8 billion Damocles sword hanging overhead, and Schrödinger's bull market are truly incredible.

The story of AI's ROI has reached a point where no one is asking about monetization anymore—classic signs of a bubble period art.

The Fed's hawk-dove chorus perfectly illustrates the dual personality of modern finance, and it's no wonder the market is constantly conflicted.

With $2.8 billion at stake, it all depends on the "artistic taste" of the index companies. This is truly a major test of the Web3 decentralization spirit.

Cut interest rates 2 to 3 times? Instead of expecting the Federal Reserve, better to anticipate the next wave of panic-selling opportunities (not financial advice).
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GweiWatchervip
· 2025-12-20 15:21
$2.8 billion hanging overhead, we really need to be careful this time
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FUDwatchervip
· 2025-12-20 07:25
The Fed's move is really impressive. Cutting rates while pretending to be hawkish, just 2-3 times next year? I can't help but laugh out loud.
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NestedFoxvip
· 2025-12-19 01:21
2.8 billion USD is a bit heartbreaking; just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable.

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Next year’s interest rate cuts will only be 2 to 3 times? Then we have to question this wave of gains.

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The AI bubble will burst sooner or later. Who’s still betting on this thing...

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The index company’s move is really ruthless, directly cutting off the supply chain.

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A mix of doves and hawks is truly extraordinary; the Federal Reserve wants to have it both ways.

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Pricing resets in 2026—should we run early or hold on and endure?

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The risks in crypto are piling up; I’m a bit anxious.

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Money is burning like water on AI infrastructure; when will it monetize? Just making noise.

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28 billion is a lot, but actually investing it doesn’t seem enough.

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Once the index adjustment is made, retail investors will have to cut losses again.
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CodeAuditQueenvip
· 2025-12-18 03:46
A $2.8 billion sword hanging over your head... To be honest, this feeling of being passively attacked is even more uncomfortable than a reentrancy attack on a smart contract. At least with vulnerabilities, you can audit and fix them.
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NftBankruptcyClubvip
· 2025-12-18 03:46
The Federal Reserve is really playing word games. Even though they cut rates, there are plenty of hawkish signals. Only 2 to 3 times next year? Feels like it's pointless again.

The AI bubble will burst sooner or later. This wave of frantic capital inflows without real returns will eventually backfire.

Who will bear the $2.8 billion risk? It always feels like we retail investors end up paying the price in the end.

When will this fragile balance collapse? It's the end of the year, and we still have to be on edge.

Whenever the index companies make adjustments, will our wealth products be cut again?
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GasFeeCriervip
· 2025-12-18 03:46
The Fed's recent moves are truly top-notch, with hawkish signals flying everywhere and few rate cuts. What are we still expecting with 2-3 rate cuts next year?

The $2.8 billion risk depends on how the index companies handle it. It feels like crypto is about to be cut again, taking advantage of retail investors.

AI is burning money like crazy with no clear path to monetization yet. By 2026, we really need to be cautious; valuations could plummet from the sky, and no one can escape.

A delicate balance? I think it's just the calm before the storm. Just waiting and watching.

At this point, those who still dare to go all-in really impress me. It's the end of the year—wouldn't being more cautious be better?
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TokenSherpavip
· 2025-12-18 03:45
actually, let me break this down for you — the fed's basically playing both sides here and if you examine the governance precedent from previous tightening cycles, historically speaking this kind of hawkish-dovish dance always precedes market volatility. the 2-3 rate cuts narrative? that's quorum-level consensus at best, empirical evidence suggests we're looking at a much tighter policy ahead.
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ChainWallflowervip
· 2025-12-18 03:45
2.8 billion USD risk, this index company really knows how to pick the timing...

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Rate hikes slow down, AI bubble, and watch out for index adjustments. This year's end wave is indeed a bit fierce.

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The Federal Reserve's stance is truly a case of "both want and don't want," the market is being played around in circles.

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I'm just worried that the valuation re-pricing in 2026 will also cause a crash in crypto; there will be nowhere to run then.

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Funds pouring into AI but not making money—this logic is just too obvious in its breakdown.

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The risk of 2.8 billion USD is spoken about lightly, but for small investors, it's a nightmare.

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The Federal Reserve cutting rates again and signaling hawkishness—aren't they just repeatedly harvesting the leeks?

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In this delicate balance at year's end, anyone who believes it will be harvested; better to stay on the sidelines for safety.
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ContractFreelancervip
· 2025-12-18 03:44
The Federal Reserve's combination of measures is really a case of "both want and don't want." Cutting rates while still needing to combat inflation, with only 2 to 3 hikes next year? It feels like retail investors are about to get squeezed again.

The AI bubble will burst sooner or later. We've heard too many stories of investment returns falling behind. I bet five bucks that the 2026 revaluation will look very ugly.

A 2.8 billion gap—once index adjustments happen, it's all nonsense. There will probably be another wave of panic selling.

The end-of-year atmosphere is like a tightly stretched string; being cautious is the right approach.
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