What to Expect After Powell's Term Ends?

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Dec 28, 2021, 01:06 AM
Jerome Powell's term at the Fed ends on May 15, 2026. There's talk that Trump might nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair. Anyone got thoughts on how this could impact Bitcoin?
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#2Dec 28, 2021, 11:07 AM
Saylor's comments from the Bitcoin event come to mind. The overlap between Bitcoin and crypto communities is growing, which could drive demand for Bitcoin moving forward. What if the new chair doesn't rock the boat?
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#3Dec 30, 2021, 06:09 AM
But if they say the price might drop, isn't that weird? I thought we were heading toward a pro-crypto chair. If the sentiment is bad, that’ll hurt prices regardless of who steps in.
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#4Dec 30, 2021, 10:02 AM
I’m just gonna play it cool and see what happens. If things go south, we should be prepared. New Fed chair could be good or bad for crypto, depending on their stance.
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noty0urkeysSenior Member
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#5Dec 30, 2021, 10:29 AM
For sure, the market’s affected by way more than just Fed policies or Trump's agenda. News about the new chair may cause some temp fluctuations, but it'll blow over. If something happens globally, it could overshadow everything.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#6Dec 31, 2021, 10:07 PM
True, we might see temporary dips or rises. Bitcoin's highs should be kept in mind. Swing traders might benefit, but long-term holders just keep buying the dips.
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shard777Full Member
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#7Jan 1, 2022, 01:46 AM
Honestly, I think the chair switch won’t lead to big changes either way. I wanna see how this all plays out next month, though. April’s been all over the place.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#8Jan 1, 2022, 03:30 AM
Bitcoin isn’t just a US thing, but let's be honest, the US decisions do impact market sentiment worldwide. New Fed chair will definitely influence Bitcoin, just like Powell did.
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whale420Senior Member
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#9Jan 1, 2022, 07:18 PM
Who cares about the chair? Interest rates are what really matter for Bitcoin and everything else. They’re the main driver of the market.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#10Jan 1, 2022, 09:22 PM
I sense prices will climb as we get closer to the chair change, then dip once people cash out after the swearing in. Just like when Trump took office.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#11Jan 2, 2022, 02:30 AM
Right now, it’s not that key who the Fed chair will be. Interest rates are already at a level where they can act if needed. Once the conflicts ease, we might see rate cuts.
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#12Jan 4, 2022, 01:10 AM
Crazy how this info is blowing up on social media. People think Bitcoin's about to break through. Warsh has shifted from hawkish to more dovish, so that could be interesting.
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#13Jan 4, 2022, 02:51 AM
Lol, Trump’s chaotic nature makes everything uncertain. The transition shouldn’t cause huge shifts, but we all know his pick will lean toward his agenda.
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#14Jan 4, 2022, 05:18 AM
I’m not sold on it having a major impact. A lot hinges on interest rates and how they play out. We gotta wait and see.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#15Jan 4, 2022, 06:07 AM
Warsh and Powell are different, sure. Powell was a centrist, while Warsh seems to lean more towards supporting tech like AI to help lower rates. Curious to see how that affects Bitcoin.
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#16Jan 4, 2022, 12:17 PM
It’s tough to predict how much the chair shapes the Bitcoin market. Adoption rates and global news play big roles too. We gotta keep those in mind.
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wildaltNewbie
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#17Jan 4, 2022, 02:02 PM
It's all speculative, isn't it? If the new chair supports crypto, we might see positive moves. But they can’t just make decisions without considering the overall situation.
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coin07Full Member
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#18Jan 4, 2022, 02:49 PM
Honestly, I don’t think the chair swap will be that game-changing. The ones in power seem to largely support Bitcoin anyway. Wouldn’t make sense to pick someone against it.
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alt_foxNewbie
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#19Jan 4, 2022, 05:04 PM
The chair's appointment is based mostly on economic factors, not Bitcoin. Trump’s influence won’t outweigh broader economic strategies.
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maxoracleMember
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#20Jan 6, 2022, 12:35 PM
Not sure where this is all headed. Could be bullish with rates remaining steady, but things might not change dramatically regardless.
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