As the US economy and the crypto market face a severe downturn, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Pointing to falling bond yields and a decline in inflation from 2.8% to 2.4%, the Treasury Secretary drew the Fed’s attention to the immediate need for action.

If the Fed acts on Bessent’s recommendation and cuts interest rates, it could spark a bullish run in the crypto market. Polymarket odds suggest a 46% chance of a 25bps rate cut, with a 48% chance of no change.

Scott Bessent Urges Federal Reserve for Rate Cuts

According to a recent Reuters report, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to lessen interest rates in response to deteriorating economic conditions. Commenting on the matter, Scott Bessent stated, “We’re seeing that two-year rates are now below fed funds rates, so that’s a market signal that they think the Fed should be cutting.”

At the same time, the crypto market has also seen a severe downturn, with top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin struggling to maintain momentum. However, the Fed’s potential dovish stance could result in a significant uptrend in the crypto market.

US Economy Shrinks: What’s Next for Crypto?

Reportedly, the US economy has shrunk significantly for the first time in three years, driven by President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. Recent reports reveal that the US economy declined by about 0.3%, reversing the initial surge seen at the onset of 2025. Given the strong growth in the beginning, experts see this collapse as a surprising development.

The two-year Treasury bond yield, a key indicator of short-term government borrowing costs, has dropped to 3.59%, significantly below the Fed’s current interest rate range of 4.25%-4.5%. The inflation rate, measured by the PCE Price Index, decreased to 2.3% in March from the previous month’s 2.5%. The value increased by 2.6% year-over-year, down from February’s 3%.

Considering the crypto market, top assets traded in red for days following Trump’s tariff decisions. Though Trump’s threat to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparked controversy, his urge for an interest rate reduction invoked optimism.

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