Federal Reserve officials maintain their stance on interest rate projections, keeping the median fed funds rate target steady at 3.6% through the end of 2025, with a modest decline to 3.4% anticipated by end-2026. Both forecasts remain unchanged from previous estimates.

This continuity in rate expectations signals the central bank's cautious approach to monetary policy normalization. For risk assets including digital currencies, stable rate projections typically reduce uncertainty - though the elevated levels compared to historical norms continue to present headwinds for liquidity-sensitive markets.

The lack of adjustment suggests policymakers see current economic conditions aligning with their previous assessments, potentially giving traders clearer visibility for positioning strategies through the next 18-month cycle.