2026-01-16 04:29:45

The Federal Reserve has been making quite a few moves lately. Trump didn't rush to replace Powell, but the succession plans for "two Kevins" are already brewing, and the tug-of-war over the Fed's independence is heating up.

The Beige Book data came with a strange report card—economic growth is moderate, but inflation just refuses to cooperate. This directly caused market expectations for rate cuts to wobble again. For a while, coins like FRAX and DASH followed the policy trend and surged sharply, with a strong short-term betting vibe.

To be honest, every policy shift by the Federal Reserve tends to stir up waves in the crypto market. Will Powell be able to hold his position firmly? When will rate cuts truly materialize? These factors directly influence Bitcoin's future trajectory. What do you think about this policy upheaval? Share your observations in the comments.

FRAX50,92%

DASH5,72%

BTC-0,53%

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AlwaysAnon

· 19h ago

Powell, this guy probably won't last long, just political games. Interest rate cuts are still a distant dream, the crypto retail investors are still dreaming. Inflation's stickiness is so strong, the Federal Reserve is truly powerless. The recent surge of FRAX and DASH is a typical policy expectation trade; once the sentiment shifts, they will fall. Bitcoin's future depends entirely on the Federal Reserve's mood, it's too uncomfortable. In the short term, this kind of volatility will really make the bulls bleed. The independence of the Federal Reserve is almost gone, things will get even more chaotic next.

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AirdropSkeptic

· 01-16 04:59

The rate cut is still nowhere in sight; this time, we'll really have to wait until the flowers have withered.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-16 04:52

Powell is still sitting, and the two Kevins are already sharpening their knives behind the scenes. This script looks quite exciting. A rate cut is nowhere in sight, and inflation is stubbornly persistent. The retail investors in the crypto circle have been thoroughly messed around. Instead of guessing about rate cuts, it's better to focus on political struggles—that's the real alpha. The Beige Book data was disappointing, but FRAX held strong. Basically, it's just the market players putting on a show. What about Bitcoin's future? Let's wait until the Fed's palace intrigue drama is over. There are too many variables right now.

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BankruptcyArtist

· 01-16 04:40

I don't care whether Powell stays or not, Bitcoin still rises anyway. A rate cut is nowhere in sight, and these short-term altcoins are all scams. The Federal Reserve is playing political games again, and retail investors should see through it. With inflation so sticky, a rate cut is simply not realistic. Don't hold onto false hopes. Even if two Kevins take the stage, it won't change anything. Just cut when it's time to cut. I'm used to the policy swings; that's just how the crypto world is. The data from the Beige Book is already outdated; the market has reacted to it long ago. I don't believe in small coins like FRAX and DASH pumping just to follow the trend. Instead of staring at the Federal Reserve, it's better to look at on-chain data and see what it says. Whether Powell is replaced or not, it doesn't matter; the benchmark is Bitcoin anyway.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 01-16 04:37

According to my analysis, Powell's next move still needs to be watched, but "the two Kevins" are already sharpening their knives at the poker table, and the political tone is becoming more intense. The recent surge in FRAX and DASH seems a bit hasty; as soon as the rate cut expectations waver, they follow the trend. On-chain data shows that large holders are still on the sidelines, and the real game hasn't even started yet. The fact that inflation isn't taking hold is actually quite interesting; the market's pricing logic is about to collapse, and BTC might still be short-term influenced by policy sentiment. Waiting for the rate cut to be implemented; going all-in now is too risky. My wallet is currently in a watching phase. Honestly, this political drama is more exciting than the price movements. Whether Powell stays steady or not affects the entire market rhythm. A risk reminder: don't be blinded by short-term surges.

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