ZEC needs to hold steady this week! The Fed’s grand finale is here, and both the crypto and stock markets need to listen up—this is the last rate decision meeting of the year, and it will directly determine whether you get rekt or take off next.

The answers lie in three key questions.

First, the vote. Powell wants to push for a rate cut, but can he get the internal consensus? If there are too many dissenting votes, the impact of the policy instantly shrinks, and all previous predictions could be overturned. The voting itself is a major indicator.

Next, personnel. After the rate cut, how will Powell interpret the next moves? Even more dramatic—after three consecutive rate cuts, can he still hang on to his position as chair? His stance sets the tone for the market; a leadership change is as good as a regime change.

Finally, the pace. Do officials want to keep their foot on the gas and continue cutting, or will they suddenly slam on the brakes? Before the answer is revealed, the US Dollar Index is bound to tremble, and global risk assets will shake right along with it.

The market’s expectation for a rate cut is now at 87.4%. This isn’t just a wild guess—the US labor data is indeed weakening, and that’s solid support. As the year’s closing battle, the meeting’s outcome will directly affect the short-term trajectory of all risk assets—there’s no escaping it for crypto or stocks.

But the real risk might be hidden in the post-meeting statement. Don’t just ape in blindly because the numbers look good; the market never hesitates to teach hard lessons.

Do you think there’ll be a rate cut this time? Will Powell stay on? Share your thoughts.