2026-01-16 01:22:03

The market truth under the power struggle! Trump suddenly changes his stance: "Not considering firing Powell for now." It seems like a retreat, but there's a hidden secret...

On the surface, it's a signal of easing, but behind the scenes, two bombs have already been planted:

The first move is called "Flexible Suppression." Trump says concessions, but then throws out two successor lists (Wash and Haskett), and leaves a remark that "the final decision still lies with me." This isn't giving up; it's setting a timer—Powell's position is already precarious.

The second move looks at the data. The latest Beige Book exposes the lie of "moderate growth"—the supposed growth is actually supported entirely by holiday consumption. Meanwhile, the tariff storm is impacting the entire country, and the PPI index stubbornly refuses to decline. Inflation, this old tiger, has never truly disappeared. The Federal Reserve is now under fire.

Why is it more dangerous now? Because Trump's "concession" is essentially a power reshuffle. The Fed's independence has shifted from being publicly attacked to a "boiling frog" squeeze. The economic data shows a peaceful appearance on the surface, but internally, it's fractured—growth is weak, and inflation is hard to control. The Fed is caught between preventing recession and fighting inflation, with no policy space left. Any short-term positive signals could be traps for bulls; only two hard indicators are reliable: CPI and non-farm employment data.

When the traditional financial power game becomes so naked and uncontrollable, and central bank credibility and data authenticity become bargaining chips, the market's renewed understanding of cryptocurrencies—"transparent, censorship-resistant, permissionless"—is no longer an option but an inevitable trend.

What is your judgment?

A. Powell can hold out until the end of his term, but his power has been usurped

B. One of the "Two Kevins" will succeed, and aggressive rate cuts will begin in 2025

C. No matter who takes office, the old system's credit framework has already cracked, and cryptocurrencies are the ultimate outcome

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HashRateHermit

· 01-19 01:11

It's the same "boiling frogs in warm water" analogy again, but the real situation has already deteriorated to the core. --- How could Powell possibly last until the end of his term? I've seen enough of Trump's tricks. --- Honestly, no matter who takes over, nothing will really change; the data itself is lying. --- PPI just refuses to fall? Ha, then they just have to keep pretending everything is fine until the system really crashes. --- So, C, is there any other answer, actually. --- Looking at this situation, I know that the traditional financial credit framework has been leaking for a long time, it just hasn't sunk yet. --- Tariffs, inflation, growth—all fake. The Federal Reserve is now a trapped beast, with all exits blocked. --- Where are the real bets? Isn't it those transparent, censorship-resistant things? Let's wait a bit longer.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-19 00:30

Ha, I've seen through Trump's "retreat" trick long ago, it's just a different angle to continue choking off development. Choose C, there's nothing else to choose, the traditional financial drama is about to end. This move is even harsher than outright dismissal, a slow-cooker style power squeeze, the Federal Reserve is really between a rock and a hard place. Basically, it's a power game; data has long been reduced to chips, I trust crypto but not these people's CPI. The statement that Powell's position is in danger hits the mark, but who takes over is all the same. A naked power restructuring, no wonder more and more people are going all-in on crypto, the traditional system's credit is bankrupt. The Beige Book was really ironic, growth relying entirely on holiday consumption? That data is all fake.

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GigaBrainAnon

· 01-18 11:14

Honestly, I've seen this "pretend to retreat verbally, plant bombs behind the scenes" routine too many times. Trump has become increasingly skilled at playing this hand. Choose C, there's nothing more to say. Systemic trust has already bottomed out; politicians and central banks are mutually exploiting each other, with data and policies becoming bargaining chips. Instead of hoping someone will rescue the market, it's better to see the true nature of the power game—cryptocurrency is the only escape route from this cycle. That guy Powell has long lost his power; he just hasn't taken off the mask yet. From all angles, it's a "gentle knife" for the bulls. Relying on CPI and non-farm payroll data? Wake up, these two indicators have now also become political tools. The real issue isn't who the Federal Reserve replaces, but that the entire system's trust framework itself is just paper-thin. Boiling a frog in warm water—that's how it is, it'll die comfortably. The key is that the market is still putting on a show, pretending not to know. Power restructuring ≈ power struggle, and the result isn't any different? All serve politics.

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CommunityWorker

· 01-18 04:33

The timer analogy is brilliant. Powell is now performing a "I'm still alive" act, with knives sharpening behind the scenes at a rapid pace. Trump's approach of "concession" is like killing without bloodshed. Initially, just opening up seemed savage, but now, with repeated torment, it's even more ruthless. Instead of guessing who will take the stage, it's better to watch how the CPI moves next month—that's the real "time bomb" countdown. Compared to the twists and turns of the power game, I am increasingly convinced of C. The financial system is starting to fight itself; who can we rely on to rescue the market at this point? It's better to get on board early. This time, it's truly different. It feels like the system itself is loosening.

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 01-16 01:51

Damn, it's the same old power game. The Federal Reserve is under fire, and we retail investors still have to cover the losses. Choose C. The old system is completely rotten; there's really no way to fix it this time. Powell will be gone sooner or later. Trump's "easing" move is just a load of crap, same soup, different spoon. Data lies, power struggles, and what are we trusting—CPI… It's better to just hold coins securely. Now I understand why institutions are quietly buying Bitcoin. Transparency and censorship resistance are the real insurance.

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 01-16 01:51

Oh my, here we go again, pretending to retreat on the surface but scheming behind the scenes. Politicians' tricks are nothing new. I think Powell's position is uncertain; Trump's statement "the final decision is mine" was really decisive. The data is more and more outrageous, growth relies entirely on holidays, inflation is still there, the Federal Reserve is really going to blow up. Choose C, the old system has long been riddled with cracks, it's time to get into crypto.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-16 01:51

You're playing psychological warfare again, I'm tired of this routine. If they really wanted to move Powell, they would have done it already, no need to go through so much trouble. Talking about interest rate cuts, I think first they need to deal with this inflation mess... Damn, the Beige Book has already come out and proved them wrong, and some still believe in "moderate growth." Forget it, the old system has long been riddled with loopholes, better to jump into crypto. This power game is most clearly seen by the Chinese people; when nothing else works, they rely on data to speak. Trump just bluffs, saying one thing and then another, the market still has to fall. All this complexity, might as well just throw money into what you trust most. Boiling a frog in warm water is indeed a perfect method, squeezing comfortably...

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UnruggableChad

· 01-16 01:45

Well... the metaphor of boiling a frog in warm water is perfect. Powell never had a chance to recover. The time bomb was set long ago. Choose C. The trust system of traditional finance has really collapsed. Data has become chips. What else can you expect? Anyway, I’ve already gone all in.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-16 01:43

Hmm… Trump's move is indeed ruthless. His apparent concession is actually setting a noose for Powell. Waiting and waiting, but still need a change of personnel. Looking at CPI and non-farm payrolls, it seems the Federal Reserve really has no way out. When the game of power reaches this level, who still believes in the independence of the central bank? If this continues, it still depends on crypto. Transparency is the way to go. Uh, Powell, I bet he won't make it to 2025… More and more people are choosing C, right? The old system is really about to crash this time. The feeling of boiling a frog slowly is just too disgusting. All the data is fake, so what’s the point of watching? Just go all in on BTC. This tariff punch will definitely trigger inflation. The Fed is digging its own grave.

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MEVvictim

· 01-16 01:42

Uh... it's the same "timer" rhetoric again, every time they say Powell is finished, and what happens? I just want to know if Trump is really letting go this time or just scaring people again. Honestly, choosing C is too absolute, but these days no one dares to trust these data and decisions 100%... The tariffs might be the real bomb, right? Wait, I’m paying attention to the detail that PPI stubbornly refuses to fall. It seems to explain the problem better than the game of power itself. Can anyone explain to me why every time it's this kind of "seemingly a setback, but with hidden tricks" script? It’s like a spy drama, wake up everyone. By the way, how have things been in the crypto world these days? Under this chaos, it always feels like there should be some insurance 🤷

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