👀 ONE DOT IS MISSING — BUT THE MESSAGE IS LOUD

The Fed’s latest dot plot is giving markets something important to watch.

The Federal Reserve raised rates by **25 bps to 3.75%–4.00%** on September 16. But the bigger story is the projections for what comes next.

📌 **16 of 18 officials** who submitted projections see at least one more rate increase in 2026.

📌 The median 2026 projection moved to **4.1%**, implying another 25-bp hike from the current range.

📌 The 2027 median also moved up to **4.1%**, suggesting rates could remain higher for longer than previously projected. ([Reuters][1])

And look closely at the chart in the picture 👀

**Fed Chair Kevin Warsh did not submit a rate projection again**, leaving one important dot missing from the official plot. ([marketwatch.com][2])

For crypto traders, this matters because higher-for-longer rates can change liquidity, dollar strength and risk appetite.

$BITCOIN **Now the question is: will Bitcoin ignore the Fed’s hawkish signal — or will monetary policy become the next major BTC catalyst?**

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