Key Points
- •Federal Reserve's potential 2025 policy easing could impact crypto markets.
- •Collins notes current labor market weakness amid economic growth.
- •USD index drops as markets anticipate dovish policy changes.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins suggested potential monetary policy easing in 2025, if economic indicators align, during a Council on Foreign Relations event.
Collins' remarks have influenced market sentiment, impacting major cryptocurrencies and the U.S. Dollar, amid anticipation of changes in interest rates and monetary policy direction.
Collins Suggests 2025 Rate Easing Amid Labor Market Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins has expressed that slight further easing of monetary policy in 2025 could be appropriate if economic data supports it. Her statement came at a Council on Foreign Relations event on September 30, 2025, emphasizing the anemic job gains despite healthy economic growth.
The potential change in policy highlights a response to current labor market weaknesses in the U.S. Economy. Collins noted inflation would remain elevated into the following year before easing. As a result, institutional investors are closely watching possible shifts in economic conditions and policy adjustments.
Current labor market weakness is due to heightened uncertainty, resulting in anemic job gains. This is ‘somewhat puzzling’ amid healthy economic growth. – Susan M. Collins, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Crypto Market Poised for Volatility with Policy Shifts
Did you know? Historical patterns show Bitcoin and Ethereum have responded with sharp price movements during Fed rate adjustments due to increased speculation and liquidity dynamics in the global financial markets.
As of September 30, 2025, Bitcoin's price is $113,391.71, with a market cap of $2.26 trillion and a dominance of 58.41%. Over 24 hours, BTC's volume reached $57.60 billion, a decrease of 1.83%. Notably, the asset showed a -0.70% change over the past day, according to CoinMarketCap.
Coincu researchers highlight the likelihood of policy easing contributing to more speculative momentum in cryptocurrencies, potentially driving demand across major assets. Historically, relaxed monetary conditions boost the appeal of high‑risk investments, creating significant upward pressure on Bitcoin and altcoins during similar monetary policy shifts.