Data compiled by Woofun AI shows the Federal Reserve's latest dot plot reveals a pronounced hawkish tilt among policymakers for 2026. Nine members now project interest rate increases, with one official supporting an aggressive 75 basis point hike, while only a single member anticipates a rate cut.

Concurrently, eight members foresee rates remaining unchanged, marking a significant departure from March projections where two members expected two cuts and one expected four. This consolidation around higher-for-longer rates suggests persistent inflationary pressures will constrain monetary easing, potentially tightening liquidity conditions for risk assets including cryptocurrencies.