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Powell’s Testimony: Will Fed Cut Rates Amid Political Pressure?

by Ouess

All eyes are on Jerome Powell as he heads to Capitol Hill this week, with crypto markets anxiously awaiting signals about potential Fed rate cuts amid political pressure and global tensions.

Why This Testimony Matters for Crypto

  • Comes after Bitcoin crashed to $98.5K (multi-month low)
  • Trump threatens to fire Powell over unchanged rates
  • Fed governors split on timing of cuts (July vs September)
  • Markets pricing in 82% chance of September cut

Source : Truth Social

Key Issues Powell Must Address

1️⃣ Rate Cut Timeline

  • Will the Fed move in July or wait until September?
  • Markets expect at least one cut in 2025

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2️⃣ Geopolitical Impact

  • How Middle East tensions (Israel-Iran) could spike oil prices and inflation
  • Risk of Hormuz Strait closure disrupting global trade

3️⃣ Trump’s Trade Tariffs

  • Fed concerned about tariffs’ economic uncertainty
  • Powell may defend “wait-and-see” approach

Source : Trading Economics

Potential Market Scenarios

✅ Dovish Powell (hinting at cuts) → Crypto rally likely
⚠️ Hawkish Powell (delaying cuts) → Dollar strength could pressure BTC
🔥 Middle East escalation → Safe-haven flows to Bitcoin?

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