Many people can't understand a phenomenon: why does the stock market plunge when interest rates are clearly cut? There are actually quite a few nuances behind this.



Let's start with the most direct one—**the rate cut isn't enough**. When the central bank symbolically cuts by 25 basis points, but the market had already expected a 50 basis point cut, this discrepancy immediately causes investors to vote with their feet. It's like expecting a salary raise of $2000 but only getting $500—can you be happy?

Next is the **global linkage effect**. Is there really an independent market now? When you cut rates here, European and American stock markets might plummet for other reasons, causing panic withdrawals of capital, and the domestic market suffers as well. Money flows globally, and when risk aversion rises, it doesn't matter whether you cut rates or not.

**Capital allocation** is also a critical variable. After a rate cut, bond yields fall, but bond prices rise! Some stable capital may think the stock market is too risky and switch to bonds for safety. When the money in the stock market decreases, how can it not fall?

Deeper still is the **market interpretation logic**. A rate cut itself may be seen as a signal of economic weakness—why does the central bank cut rates? Is the economy unable to bear the pressure? Once such expectations form, everyone questions corporate earnings prospects, and valuations naturally come under pressure.

Don't forget the **main players' trading strategies**. Good news often turns into bad news—this applies to both crypto and stock markets. Before the rate cut announcement, funds are already positioning; when the cut actually happens, it’s a good opportunity to unload. Retail investors chase highs, while major players dump holdings—classic tactics.

Therefore, investing isn't just about focusing on a single factor. The trends of mainstream cryptocurrencies like ETH, BTC, and BNB are also influenced by macro liquidity, market sentiment, technical factors, and multiple variables. Rational analysis is essential—don't get blinded by surface-level good news.
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WhaleStalkervip
· 2025-12-14 04:28
Not hitting hard enough is just a joke; the market has already figured it out. The main force's manipulation this time is truly excellent; positive news is just used to smash the market. The crypto world uses the same tricks; don't be fooled.
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Tokenomics911vip
· 2025-12-14 01:10
Interest rate cuts are bearish, and the crypto world can't escape this curse either. After the main players accumulate their positions, they dump the market, and retail investors are always the last to catch the falling knife.
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SchroedingerGasvip
· 2025-12-12 11:50
Rates cut but the price still drops? That's ridiculous. The major players have already offloaded their holdings. Retail investors are still chasing, and we're still paying Gas fees.
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AllInDaddyvip
· 2025-12-11 04:57
Well... basically, the big players are just harvesting. They accumulate before the interest rate cut, then dump everything once it's announced. Retail investors think there are positive signals, but end up getting trapped.
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BTCBeliefStationvip
· 2025-12-11 04:54
Lower interest rates and a sharp decline? To put it simply, it's poor expectation management. The big players left early, and retail investors are still holding the bag.
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LuckyBlindCatvip
· 2025-12-11 04:50
A drop of 50 points could lead to a decline; the market is this magical. The crypto world is the same—good news often signals an exit, a painful lesson learned the hard way.
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GetRichLeekvip
· 2025-12-11 04:49
Haha, got trapped again. I’ve always said that when good news is exhausted, it’s all bad news. This time, I still couldn’t avoid the manipulator’s tricks. Interest rate cuts are truly a trap. I noticed it when sharing K-line charts in the group before, but I was still greedy and didn’t reduce my positions. Now I’m bleeding heavily. When Bitcoin drops, ETH and BNB all go down with it. On-chain data is useless; macro liquidity is the real boss. Honestly, technical support levels are all lies. The key is to look at the major players’ chip distribution. I’ve learned that again this time. It wasn’t until I reviewed the market late at night that I realized the cut wasn’t aggressive enough. The market had already anticipated a 50 basis point cut, and a 25 basis point cut directly caused the sell-off. Wait a minute, is this a good opportunity to bottom fish now? Feels like Bitcoin is about to rebound... Never mind, I’ll think about it some more.
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TxFailedvip
· 2025-12-11 04:28
nah this is literally the "priced in" trap everyone falls for. learned this the hard way watching eth dump on "good news" too many times... actually it's worse in crypto because the manipulation is way more obvious lol
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