Most economists predict the Fed will cut rates by 25 bps to 3.25%-3.50% in Q2.

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A Reuters survey on March 12, 2026, shows that 63 out of 96 economists now expect the Fed to cut rates by 25 bps in Q2, pushing the federal funds rate to 3.25%-3.50%. Value investing in crypto remains a key strategy as traders evaluate risk-to-reward ratios amid shifting monetary policy. Meanwhile, 29 out of 37 economists anticipate the Fed will hold rates longer than expected.

ChainThink reports that, according to a Reuters survey on March 12, 63 out of 96 surveyed economists (compared to 51 out of 101 in the February survey) expect the Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points next quarter to a range of 3.25%-3.50%. Of the 37 economists surveyed, 29 believe the Fed is more likely to hold rates steady for longer than expected. (GoldTen)

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