Bernstein predicts DeFi market gain with US rate cuts
Bernstein analysts predict that decentralised finance (DeFi) markets might see significant gains if the U.S. Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates.
A rate cut could enhance crypto liquidity and provide new opportunities for DeFi traders, especially through trading USD-backed stablecoins and exploring yield strategies.
This forecast comes amid concerns that such cuts may negatively impact major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH).
As inflation and cost-of-living pressures rise in the U.S., there is growing speculation that the Federal Reserve will move towards cutting interest rates.
Three Democratic Senators, Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse, and John Hickenlooper, have called for an aggressive 75-basis-point cut to protect the labor market.
"A rate cut could mitigate potential risks," the senators argued, although the details are still under discussion among different political factions.
In contrast to concerns about potential market volatility following rate cuts, Bernstein's report paints a more optimistic picture for DeFi.
Analysts Gautam Chhugani, Mahika Sapra, and Sanskar Chindalia suggest that DeFi markets could take advantage of U.S. market conditions by providing liquidity for USD-backed stablecoins on decentralised platforms.
This allows DeFi participants to leverage these conditions for yield gains and better opportunities.
Bernstein analysts believe that "DeFi yields look attractive again" with the possibility of a rate cut, which could be a catalyst for reviving interest in crypto credit markets.
Reflecting this optimism, Bernstein has added Aave, an Ethereum-based liquidity protocol, to its portfolio, replacing derivative-focused platforms like GMX and Synthetix.
This shift underscores the firm’s belief that lending markets and liquidity could drive long-term growth in DeFi.
The potential rate cuts, ranging from 25 to 75 points, remain uncertain.
Still, Bernstein’s forecast provides a hopeful perspective for DeFi, suggesting that a change in U.S. monetary policy could bring new opportunities for growth in the crypto space.
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