**“Cautious Shrink” – Decoding the Fed's Next Liquidity Chapter**
When a Fed voice says “cautiously shrink the balance sheet” in 2026, traders hear: we’re not trying to engineer another 2019 repo mess.
Translation: - Runoff pace likely slows before reserves hit stress levels. - TGA refill after tax season could add natural liquidity. - No aggressive QT = softer dollar, better risk mood.
Crypto historically breathes easier when Fed liquidity fear fades.
Do you expect a QT pause announcement by Q2 2026? Vote in comments.
And here on Gate Square: red packet rain is still active and generous—keep dropping value-packed posts and watch the rewards stack up! 🧧✨
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Walsh Cautious QT – Liquidity Outlook
**“Cautious Shrink” – Decoding the Fed's Next Liquidity Chapter**
When a Fed voice says “cautiously shrink the balance sheet” in 2026, traders hear: we’re not trying to engineer another 2019 repo mess.
Translation:
- Runoff pace likely slows before reserves hit stress levels.
- TGA refill after tax season could add natural liquidity.
- No aggressive QT = softer dollar, better risk mood.
Crypto historically breathes easier when Fed liquidity fear fades.
Do you expect a QT pause announcement by Q2 2026? Vote in comments.
And here on Gate Square: red packet rain is still active and generous—keep dropping value-packed posts and watch the rewards stack up! 🧧✨
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