Key Takeaways:
- Fed to publish June FOMC minutes Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET
- Polymarket traders see 44.5% probability of ETH touching $1,700
- Minutes may clarify Fed views on labor market weakness
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Polymarket ETH $1,700 odds hit 44.5% ahead of Fed minutes release
Traders are positioning for Ethereum downside as Polymarket odds of ETH touching $1,700 rose to 44.5% ahead of Wednesday's FOMC minutes release.
"The minutes will show whether the Fed views recent labor market data as a reason to ease policy," OCBC Bank said in a note, adding that higher Treasury yields and a stronger dollar will continue to pressure risk assets.
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75% at the June 16-17 meeting, the first chaired by new Chairman Kevin Warsh. Core inflation stands at 4.2%, more than double the central bank's 2% target, while the JOLTS report showed the highest number of job openings in two years. The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower to 4.459% on Monday as investors awaited the 2 p.m. ET release.
A dovish tone in the minutes could reinforce bitcoin's recent rebound and lift broader crypto markets, while a hawkish stance on inflation may accelerate hedging into positions like the Polymarket ETH $1,700 contract. The next Fed rate decision is scheduled for July 29, with CME Group data showing a 74.9% probability of no change.
The elevated Polymarket probability reflects growing demand for downside protection after bitcoin's recovery narrowed losses across digital assets. Ethereum has closely tracked bitcoin's price action in recent weeks, making the $1,700 level a key psychological threshold.
The minutes will also be parsed for any signals on how Warsh approaches the dual mandate. Warsh, a Trump appointee, chose continuity over drama at his first meeting, maintaining the existing rate stance despite external pressure for easier policy. His leadership style carries implications for crypto markets that have historically benefited from loose monetary conditions.
The release comes as the NATO Summit begins Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Leaders from the alliance's 32 member states are expected to focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, adding another layer of geopolitical uncertainty for risk assets.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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