Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Got the Rate Hike 'His Policies and War Demanded' — Here's What Crypto Bettors Expect for Inflation in 2026

What happened

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, said the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike on Wednesday, September 16, was caused by inflation from President Donald Trump's policies and the war they demanded. The article also notes crypto bettors expect inflation in 2026.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Higher interest rates make borrowed money costlier, which can slow capital spending by businesses and reduce consumer spending. For crypto assets like Bitcoin, higher rates often push investors toward safer investments, potentially lowering demand and prices for riskier digital currencies.

Analyst inference

The Federal Reserve, which is the U.S. central bank, raises rates to fight inflation. Political policies that boost spending or trade costs can raise prices, forcing the Fed to act. Crypto markets are sensitive to these moves because they affect how much cash investors have available.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Watch for actual inflation data in 2026, as crypto bettors' expectations suggest prices may stay elevated. Higher inflation could prompt the Fed to keep rates high, pressuring risk assets like Bitcoin and altcoins. Confirmed
2. Consider whether President Trump's policies, including trade tariffs or fiscal spending, continue to stoke inflation. If they do, the Fed might hike rates again, which could reduce cash available for crypto investments. Proposed
3. Observe how crypto prices, such as Bitcoin or Zcash, react to Fed statements. Rate hikes historically weaken crypto demand, so any hints of further increases could trigger sell-offs across digital assets. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• BTC — Bitcoin
• POL — POL (ex-MATIC)
• ZEC — Zcash
• TRUMP — MAGA

Evidence

• benzinga.com