<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Mentions of Powell and the FOMC spiked in 2025, showing increased attention from traders and analysts.</li><li>Bitcoin is currently trading 6.8% below its all-time high, while the S&P 500 is 2.6% under its peak.</li><li>Investors are closely monitoring the standoff between the Trump administration and the Fed.</li><li>Trump is pressuring Powell to cut rates to stimulate market sentiment and economic growth.</li><li>Powell may resist political influence and advocate for a cautious, data-driven policy.</li><li>Rate cuts historically have been bullish for crypto markets and equities.</li><li>The Fed's current stance has paused immediate upside momentum for digital assets.</li><li>Crypto assets' trajectory may depend on whether Powell yields to political demands or stays firm on monetary tightening.</li></ul>

Trump-Powell Rift Sparks Crypto Speculation as Rate Cut Pressure Mounts

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