The Federal Reserve’s October 27-28 meeting is the event every XRP and crypto holder is watching right now.
Crypto expert and content creator Austin Hilton released a video laying out exactly what to expect and why the next 24 hours carry real risk for the market.
The Rate Hike is Expected
Hilton says the 0.25% rate hike tomorrow is largely priced in. “I think that the market, and I’m talking about the stock market and the crypto market, is expecting that 0.25% basis rate increase,” he says. “Everybody will pretty much agree with that.” In his view, a rate hike alone is not the story. The real event comes after.
XRP Holders! We have less than 24 hours left… pic.twitter.com/0cGzck5LNX
— Austin Hilton (@austinahilton) October 27, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s Speech is the Catalyst
Hilton puts the focus squarely on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and what he says following the rate announcement. The new Fed under Warsh has stopped providing forward guidance, which leaves every word of his speech open to interpretation.
A hawkish tone from Warsh signals more tightening ahead. Hilton says that outcome is bearish and would push the market down. A dovish tone, on the other hand, would be bullish. He considers that the less likely scenario.
Either way, Hilton believes Warsh’s delivery and language could trigger a significant move across Bitcoin, XRP, and the entire crypto market. He has been pointing to this for weeks as a make-or-break moment for XRP. He was clear about the uncertainty, stating that it could be nothing at the end of the day.
The Economic Backdrop
Hilton is not dismissing the pressure building behind this meeting. He describes a difficult situation for the Fed, noting inflation is rising while the economy is softening. He also notes that higher rates are already compounding everyday costs, with the U.S.-Iran conflict pushing gas and diesel prices higher and feeding into the cost of goods.
His read is that the Fed has limited tools available. “The only tool that the federal reserve has to use in their arsenal is the lowering or the raising of that base interest rate,” he says. With that constraint in play, the stakes for tomorrow’s announcement are high.
What Investors Are Watching
Hilton encourages viewers to pay attention not just to the rate decision but to the full press conference, expected around 2:00-2:30 PM EST. He says the speech could significantly impact Bitcoin, XRP, and the broader market. He also checked in on the broader market’s health, and believes that the next 24 hours carry peril. Tomorrow’s outcome could go either way.
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