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Crypto prices are up. The next rate cut is likely to happen in September. Consumer sentiment has declined. Crypto prices are showing a recovery sign in terms of their respective values and the collective FGI. The pattern comes at a time when there is uncertainty over the next rate cut, not just about its size but also the time. The US consumer sentiment, which was earlier positive, has fallen in early March 2026. Crypto Prices Crypto prices are up. ETH is possibly leading the charge, given it has gained 7.56% over the last 24 hours. Its trading value comes to $2,264.30 at the time of writing this article. Overall, the market cap has surged by 3.46% to $3.52 trillion, and the FHI has shifted towards 41 points. XRP is another top token with significant gains. It is up by 4.92% during the timeline, exchanging hands at $1.47. BTC, the flagship cryptocurrency, has made comparatively fewer gains of 3.21%; however, it has been able to sustain a $70k+ mark. Bitcoin tokens are, in fact, trading at $73,760.94 right now. Next Rate Cut The US Federal Reserve was earlier expected to cut rates by June 2026. That was later pushed to September with a maximum expectation in December. Reports now suggest that the Fed may first slash rates in September 2026 before taking a call for the next cut. The US Fed is targeting a 2% inflation rate, which, given the ongoing situation in the Middle East, may be hard to achieve anytime soon. A rate cut is expected to ease the burden on investors who want to allocate their funds to risky ventures, like cryptocurrencies. Notably, uncertainty looms over not just the next rate cut date but also over the size of the rate cut. Officials are reportedly more concerned about…

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