The Fed is meeting this month, and a rate cut is pretty much a done deal. But the market has already priced this in; the real drama isn’t about whether rates will be cut, but about what Powell says—if he keeps things vague and says “we’ll take it step by step,” then get ready for some short-term volatility. But if he lays out next year’s roadmap, big money will immediately pour into Bitcoin and major coins.

To put it plainly, the December meeting itself probably won’t cause much of a stir, but Powell’s words after the meeting are the real signal for where the money will flow.

What should retail investors do? Two words: hold steady.

Don’t throw away your quality coins easily; short-term price swings are just emotional noise. If there’s an opportunity, it might actually come after the meeting if there’s an irrational pullback—that’s when you should be picking up coins in batches. The bull market isn’t over yet, so don’t kick yourself out of the game.

Remember, keep some cash on hand—don’t go all in. When the market gives you opportunities, you need to have money ready to take advantage.