BREAKING: Fed Chair Powell May Resign—Crypto Markets Prep for Volatility Tsunami
Rumors swirl as a high-profile source drops a bombshell: Jerome Powell could exit the Fed. Traders scramble to hedge bets.
### Why crypto could be the canary in the coal mine
When traditional finance shakes, digital assets quake harder. Powell's potential departure threatens the fragile Fed-Bitcoin détente—and institutional money's already eyeing the exits.
### The irony Wall Street won't admit
Bankers will feign concern while secretly reloading short positions. Meanwhile, decentralized protocols? They'll keep humming along—no chairman required.
Markets hate uncertainty more than bad news. Buckle up.
Director of Federal Housing Pulte says a "very credible" source told him Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning.
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 16, 2025
Trump Fed Chair Removal Pressure Mounts
Trump’s Fed chair removal efforts have escalated as the president demands Powell’s resignation. Also, his Fed chair removal campaigns have intensified with multiple administration officials joining the attack. Trump’s Fed chair removal pressure includes accusations of mismanagement and calls for congressional investigation.
Trump stated:
Pulte said:
Interest Rate Cut Pressure Drives Powell Resignation Talk
Interest rate cut pressure remains central to Powell’s resignation speculation right now. Trump’s interest rate cut pressure includes demands for immediate rate reductions. Also, the interest rate cut pressure has created unprecedented tension between the WHITE House and Fed.
Trump had this to say:
Powell stated:
Market Volatility Reflects Powell Resignation Fears
Market volatility increased as Powell’s resignation rumors spread. This, once again, demonstrates investor concerns about Fed leadership changes. Also, current market volatility highlights the economic impact of potential Powell resignation.
Powell said:
Powell Replacement Candidates Under Discussion
Powell replacement candidates are being considered amid resignation pressure. TRUMP administration officials have actually floated several replacement candidates. Also, the Powell replacement candidates include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Kevin Hassett.
Trump stated:
Despite mounting pressure, Powell’s resignation remains uncertain as his term runs until May 2026. At the time of writing, the resignation speculation continues to create uncertainty in financial markets as investors watch for further developments.
