Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, has suggested a possible 10-16 month timeframe for interest rate cuts. His remarks on CNBC, in light of persistent trade and tariff uncertainties, highlight potential market disruption. Despite this uncertain landscape, Goolsbee’s optimistic outlook suggests that rates may soon be significantly lower than their current level. This anticipation has been positively received by cryptocurrency markets, with assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) witnessing increased trading activity and inflows. The historic correlation between Fed rate cuts and crypto market rallies reinforces the expectation of similar effects if rates decrease. This potential liquidity boost could further impact both traditional and cryptocurrency markets. However, the extent of these market shifts ultimately hinges on forthcoming clarity regarding trade and tariff policies.