The Week Ahead In Crypto: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller Advocates For December Rate Cut

The crypto market is eyeing a critical week ahead as Fed Rate cut odds fluctuate below 70%. However, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is leaning towards an interest-rate cut in December. Waller said, “My concern is mainly labor market, in terms of our dual mandate. So I’m advocating for a rate cut at the next meeting. You may see a more of a meeting-by-meeting approach once you get to January.”

Critical economic data releases are set to be released this week. After a turbulent week that saw Bitcoin plunge to $82,000 before staging a slight weekend rebound, everyone is closely monitoring rate cut probabilities.

BREAKING:

FED'S WALLER SAYS HE IS ADVOCATING FOR A RATE CUT AT THE DECEMBER MEETING.

BULLISH FOR MARKETS. pic.twitter.com/HwpCNQSAQ8

— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) November 24, 2025

Bitcoin remains down nearly 30% from its all-time high. Meanwhile, Ethereum is struggling to maintain ground above $2,850.

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Delayed Economic Reports Could Reshape Market Sentiment

Following the resolution of the recent shutdown earlier this month, the US government is working through a significant data backlog. Tuesday, 25 November 2025, will see multiple releases, starting with delayed September Producer Price Index (PPI) report. This inflation indicator – that measures iput costs for producers and manufacturers – will provide an insight into the cost pressures that eventually flow. The same day will see the September retail sales figure come to light, along with November consumer confidence data and October pending home sales statistics.

Then on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, the highly anticipated third-quarter GDP data will be released alongside September’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) report.

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Eric Trump Says Its “A Great Time To Buy Bitcoin”

Industry Leaders have weighed in on BTC and the future of crypto. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino took to X on 24 November 2025 and said, “Bitcoin will resist to the test of time. Those organizations that try to undermine it, will fail and become dust. Simply because they can’t stop people choice to be free.”

Bitcoin will resist to the test of time.
Those organizations that try to undermine it, will fail and become dust.
Simply because they can't stop people choice to be free.

— Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) November 24, 2025

US President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump recently called Bitcoin a “major long term opportunity” despite the recent volatility.

Eric Trump says "this is a great time to buy Bitcoin."

"Bitcoin is the greatest asset of our time." pic.twitter.com/W8Ci7DB4Z5

— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) November 22, 2025

Meanwhile, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has predicted an ‘ETF Festival’ in 2026, pushing back against bear market fears.

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Key Takeaways

Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl previously suggested that Bitcoin would likely remain resilient given the supportive regulatory environment and strong economy backdrop, though recent price action has tested that thesis.

As markets navigate this critical data week, the interplay between economic fundamentals, monetary policy expectations, and technical positioning will determine crypto’s health.