The first FED interest rate decision of 2025 is expected in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets today. At this point, it is almost certain that the FED will keep interest rates constant, while Bitcoin is expected to maintain its current level. But a surprise 25 basis point cut by the Fed could help Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets recover, according to 21 Shares analyst Matt Mena. Matt Mena argued that a surprise rate cut by the FED could send BTC higher. “Given the recent turmoil in equities, the probability of a rate hike is effectively zero. However, a surprise 25 basis point cut could act as a major tailwind, triggering a rally in riskier assets like Bitcoin.” Related News: The First FED Interest Rate Decision of 2025 is Expected in Bitcoin Today! What Time Will It Be Announced? Here Are the Expectations and Everything You Need to Know! Mena stated that the statements of FED Chairman Jerome Powell are as important as the interest rate decision, and that it is important whether the FED will take into consideration President Donald Trump's call to lower interest rates. “If the Fed signals two or more rate cuts this year in today's statement, that could provide the catalyst needed for Bitcoin to rally above $110,000 and test the next important psychological levels of $125,000 and $150,000.” Finally, the analyst pointed out that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which is the inflation data that the FED closely follows when making interest rate decisions, will be announced on January 31, the day after the FED meeting, and said, “While a colder than expected data may rally BTC, the opposite data may decrease BTC.” With only hours left until the FED decision, the market expects 'no rate cut' and according to CME FedWatch, leaving interest rates unchanged is priced in at 99.5%. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Experienced Analyst Said "FED Could Take Bitcoin to a New Record!", Explained How!