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Trump’s Sarcastic Remarks Spur Fed Independence Concerns

Key Points:
  • Focus on leadership changes and market impacts from Trump’s potential Fed Chair replacement.
  • Trump jokingly threatened to sue Powell for non-compliance.
  • Senator Tom Tillis emphasizes Fed’s independence from political pressure.

Former President Donald Trump humorously addressed the Alfalfa Club gala, commenting on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Hollywood-like appearance and joked about potential legal actions if rate cuts aren’t implemented.

Trump’s remarks highlight ongoing tensions with federal monetary policies, which may influence investor sentiment, particularly regarding BTC and ETH in anticipation of potential rate policy shifts.

Trump’s Remarks Heighten Fed Independence Debates

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly made remarks at the Alfalfa Club claiming he’d sue Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if interest rates weren’t reduced. Despite their sarcastic nature, these comments have underscored ongoing tensions surrounding the Fed’s leadership. Trump’s statements reiterate his past dissatisfactions with Powell’s decisions on interest rates. Following Trump, he clarified on Air Force One that no commitments were made to Kevin Warsh to replace Powell.

Powell’s current tenure continues amid Trump’s criticisms, which have impacted discussions about the Fed’s independence. Senator Tom Tillis voiced concern over potential interference, citing independence as non-negotiable as Warsh’s nomination looms.

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Crypto Market Unmoved Amid Federal Reserve Speculation

Did you know? Trump’s past interventions in Fed leadership have previously sparked debates on the central bank’s independence, although no direct impacts on cryptocurrency markets have been noted historically.

According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin’s price stands at $78,036.95 with a market cap of 1.56 trillion, surpassing 21 million in total supply. Trading volume has slipped by 5.04%, while its dominance in the market registers at 59.28%. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin saw a slight price increase of 0.57%, though its value declined 27.24% over the past 90 days.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 18:39 UTC on February 1, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap

Expert analysis suggests that shifts in U.S. monetary policy could influence global financial markets. The Coincu research team notes that a leadership change at the Fed might drive new regulatory strategies, potentially affecting cryptocurrency valuations and market dynamics globally.

Source: https://coincu.com/news/trump-fed-remarks-independence-concerns/

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