2026-01-14 07:26:09

Recently, news that the Federal Reserve Chairman is under investigation by the Department of Justice has caused a frenzy in the market. The investigators issued formal subpoenas and even threatened to prosecute, but Powell himself did not back down; instead, he openly stated that this was political pressure used as an excuse to create momentum for rate cuts.

Interestingly, this incident has actually stimulated the inflow of safe-haven funds. BTC and ETH rose in response, and gold even broke through $4,600 to hit a new high. What does this reflect? Concerns about the credibility of the dollar are intensifying. When political risks rise, investors instinctively flock to safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and precious metals.

Bank of America’s latest warning is even more intriguing. They believe this investigation could deepen internal divisions within the Federal Reserve, making rate cuts more difficult. Some analysts even provided data: the probability of Powell resigning by the end of the year has dropped to 57%. What does this mean? Market uncertainty about the Fed’s policy direction is increasing, and this uncertainty often boosts the appeal of safe-haven assets.

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FrontRunFighter

· 01-17 05:52

ngl this powell situation is literally a textbook MEV extraction play but on macro level... they're frontrunning the market's uncertainty to pump their bags. classic dark forest mechanics just operating at fed level lmao

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AllInAlice

· 01-16 21:14

Wow, is this what Powell called "political pressure"? It directly triggered a rush of safe-haven funds entering the market, and BTC is taking off as well... I think this isn't an investigation, it's clearly stabbing the crypto industry in the back.

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GetRichLeek

· 01-16 12:19

Wow, this is really interesting now. The political drama combined with the big pump in the market, I feel like this wave is a signal of an early setup. BTC breaks new highs, and gold is following suit. On-chain data shows whales are bottom fishing... This is definitely the market manipulators creating hype. Yesterday I was still doubting the top, but today with the political risks combined, I’m experiencing FOMO again. Truly the life of a retail investor, haha.

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LiquidatedDreams

· 01-14 07:56

Political farce brings us good news, this logic is really brilliant haha But seriously, the signs of the dollar's credit collapse are so obvious, and there are still people buying the dip in US Treasuries? Powell's hand is played very well, anyway it's all a loss, might as well just shift the blame to politicians The probability of resignation before the end of the year drops to 57%... how was this data generated, a gambler's mentality? Safe-haven funds are flowing into the crypto market, indicating that big institutions are also panicking So now, should we just hold steady and keep our coins or continue chasing the rally? Who can give some advice?

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MaticHoleFiller

· 01-14 07:55

Wow, political games are so straightforward? Might as well treat the Federal Reserve as a chess game, since the crypto circle eats this stuff up.

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-14 07:51

Damn, now the Federal Reserve has also started infighting. No wonder the crypto market is so volatile. When political risks rise, people flock to cryptocurrencies. I really respect this logic. Powell is tough. Even after being investigated, he refuses to compromise, but a 57% resignation probability... it's really a hot potato. If the US dollar's credit truly collapses, the stablecoins we hold will be in a lot of trouble. Gold breaking 4600 is also incredible; safe-haven assets are soaring across the board. But to be fair, this kind of political drama is actually most beneficial to us retail investors. It's a good time to fish in troubled waters.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-14 07:49

Black swan events keep coming one after another. Might as well go all-in on safe-haven assets. When the dollar's credit collapses, it's worse than anything else.

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FarmToRiches

· 01-14 07:44

Damn, this is like giving money to the crypto world. Political chaos actually turns out to be a good thing? Powell's move is really brilliant. The more pressure there is, the firmer his stance. The market eats this up, and BTC is soaring. Uncertainty = money flowing into cryptocurrencies. I love this logic. The collapse of dollar confidence is the real underlying logic. Gold breaking 4600 is no coincidence. It feels like the rate cut hasn't even been decided yet, but safe-haven funds are already voting with their money. Wait, how is this probability calculated? 57% sounds pretty off. Political risk is actually good for the crypto market. The more chaotic, the more we profit. How should I put it...

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HodlVeteran

· 01-14 07:37

I've seen bear markets and experienced bull markets too. This time, the political risk really is a good excuse to add to safe-haven assets... I also went all-in based on similar signals back then, and the painful lesson still hurts. Uncertainty is an opportunity? Come on, brother, my advice is to stay steady with your holdings now. Don't always think about switching lanes to overtake; that's a common mistake among rookies. A 57% resignation probability sounds intimidating, but we need to be cautious... The Federal Reserve has messed up a few times. I can sense the rhythm of bottoming out Bitcoin and gold, reminiscent of the disaster in 2018. Beginners should buckle up before getting on the train.

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