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Central BanksMedium•7 April 2026•

1 min read

Citigroup Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast to September, Pressuring Crypto Markets

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Key Facts

1Citigroup delayed its forecast for the first Federal Reserve rate cut from June to September 2026.

2Bitcoin price is currently consolidating at the $68,000 support level amid selling pressure.

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Citigroup has officially revised its forecast for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut, delaying the expected timeline from June to September. This shift towards a 'higher for longer' monetary policy stance has triggered a correction across the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around the $68,000 support level as selling pressure intensifies. Meanwhile, Ethereum continues to trade above $2,000, though investor sentiment remains cautious due to macroeconomic uncertainty. The market is also grappling with heightened geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, which are weighing on high-risk assets. Analysts suggest that reduced liquidity expectations are dampening the appetite for non-yielding assets like BTC and ETH. Investors remain on high alert for further signals regarding inflation and central bank policy.