Traders on Polymarket predict an 81% chance of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 25 basis points in September. A 14% chance exists for no change, while a mere 3% chance is for a rate cut exceeding 50 bps. Traders base predictions on Jerome Powell’s recent speech.

Powell hinted at a potential rate cut during the upcoming FOMC meeting on Sep. 16-17 after addressing economists at the Jackson Hole conference. The crypto market anticipates a surge if rates drop. Polymarket, a crypto prediction platform, expects heightened activity and interest if the Fed cuts rates.

Polymarket, established in 2020, stands as the largest prediction market in the world. Traders use cryptocurrency to forecast various events, from economic decisions to crypto prices. Originally reported by TheStreet on Aug 22, 2025, the story highlights the market’s anticipation of a Fed rate cut in September.

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