The market is all waiting for the Federal Reserve's January decision, but Goldman Sachs has already provided a timetable for 2026: a 25 basis point hike in March, followed by another round in June, with a clear and steady pace for the entire rate cut process. This is not baseless speculation but based on two key realities: inflation remains sticky and a soft landing for the economy still requires caution.

Why is the Fed doing this? Essentially, it's accumulating ammunition for the next round of asset rotation. History shows that whenever central banks open rate cut windows, a massive influx of liquidity always first targets highly elastic asset classes. Cryptocurrencies happen to be one of the most liquidity-sensitive assets, often reacting to easing expectations with astonishing speed.

Currently, the market appears calm on the surface, but smart money has already begun to position itself. Many are still calculating "how many rate cuts will happen," unaware that the real opportunities have already been locked in by those who have premeditated "what to buy when rate cuts land." Between 2025 and 2026, the short squeeze in the crypto market could come faster than you think. Instead of waiting, it's better to start thinking about your strategy now.