2025-12-13 22:23:59

The race for the next Federal Reserve Chair is heating up with two frontrunners emerging. President Trump has indicated that Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are his top picks for the position when the current Fed Chair's term ends in May 2026. The crypto prediction markets have taken notice—Kalshi traders are currently pricing Hassett's chances at around 54%, while Warsh sits at 38%. This speculation reflects the market's keen interest in who will steer monetary policy over the next cycle. Given the crypto industry's sensitivity to Fed decisions on interest rates and liquidity, these shifts in policy leadership carry weight for traders monitoring macroeconomic direction.

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GameFiCritic

· 2025-12-16 13:08

Oops, Hassett 54% vs Warsh 38%, this gap is a bit significant. The question is, who between the two will have a clearer direction on interest rate policy once in office? The key depends on the subsequent pace of liquidity injections.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 2025-12-16 08:36

Hassett looks like he's going to win this round, with a 54% probability, far ahead of Warsh... In our crypto circle, we need to keep a close eye on who becomes the Fed Chair, as any change in interest rate policy will make the entire market shake.

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