CoinDesk Podcast Network Polymarket Bettors See 94% Chance of a December Fed Rate Cut | CoinDesk Daily
Dec 8, 2025
Will the Federal Reserve cut rates? Bettors on Polymarket see a staggering 94% chance of a rate reduction. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surges past $91,000 as market optimism grows. The podcast dives into the implications of the U.S. National Security Strategy, which surprisingly omits cryptocurrency, and highlights Binance's recent regulatory triumph in Abu Dhabi. Join the conversation about the evolving crypto landscape and the factors influencing these market movements.
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Markets Price In A December Fed Cut
- Bitcoin climbed above $91,000 as markets priced in Fed easing ahead of December.
- Polymarket shows a 94% chance of a 25bps cut while CME FedWatch places odds at 87.4%.
Bitcoin Rally Meets Resistance
- Bitcoin's recent rally pushed it above $91,000 and gained over 6% in seven days.
- The rally faces resistance near $94,000 as traders watch macro signals closely.
Crypto Missing From National Security Plan
- The Trump administration's new national security strategy omits blockchain and digital assets.
- That omission signals officials may view crypto as a financial asset, not a strategic technology.