2025-12-31 16:25:37

The current Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, will serve until May 15, 2026. Trump had considered nominating Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to succeed him, but was rejected. The two most favored candidates at the moment are Lael Brainard and Jeffrey W. Gunther, both of whom lean dovishly on monetary policy. Based on current polling support, Brainard is temporarily in the lead.

The final decision on this candidate is highly significant—The Federal Reserve's policy stance directly influences global liquidity supply, which in turn has a profound impact on the cyclical fluctuations of cryptocurrencies. A dovish tilt often indicates a more accommodative policy environment, but it may also be accompanied by inflation pressures and regulatory adjustments.

What are your thoughts on this race? Can Brainard maintain her advantage until the transition? Is Gunther still able to turn the tide?

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degenonymous

· 8h ago

Dovish dominance at the Federal Reserve? Then the crypto market is about to take off, as loose liquidity is essentially a lifeline. Hassett is leading, but we can't fully trust polls; Trump's ideas are always unpredictable. The real focus is on the actual actions taken once in office. It's easy to call someone dovish, but the key is whether they can loosen the reins when the time comes. Wash's chances of a turnaround are slim, but it's too early to write him off; politics are full of uncertainties. If you ask me, instead of stressing over who will take office, it's better to plan ahead—an environment of dovishness will definitely release liquidity, and given the sensitivity of crypto assets, we should do our homework early.

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MetadataExplorer

· 8h ago

Dovish Federal Reserve Chair? The crypto world is about to celebrate again; even a slight easing in liquidity can lead to three days of gains. What does Haskett lead in? We're waiting to see how the variables change; political winds can shift at any time. Both are dovish... Isn't this just asking who will loosen policy more aggressively? By the way, the rejection of Bessent is a bit interesting; Trump's connections aren't always that effective. Liquidity supply is the key; whether Haskett or Wosh takes over, it ultimately depends on whether they loosen policy or not. If it gets aggressive, both candidates lean dovish... It feels like the crypto market might take off early in 2026. No matter who takes office, as long as they aren't more hawkish than Powell, it's good news for us. Can Federal Reserve policies really directly influence the crypto cycle? I feel like it still depends on Bitcoin's own temperament.

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SmartContractPlumber

· 9h ago

Dovish personnel change? To be honest, this is a double-edged sword for liquidity. Loose monetary policy supports the short term, but as inflation rises, regulation follows — just like those projects that didn't properly control permissions during previous contract upgrades, retail investors end up suffering the most.

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Blockwatcher9000

· 9h ago

Dovish Federal Reserve Chair? Then the crypto world must be excited, liquidity is loosening, and where the money flows goes without saying... But both of these people are quite dovish, and inflation is about to take off again. Hasset is currently leading, but it's still early before 2026; political uncertainties are hard to predict. Instead of guessing who will take office, it's better to watch how the dollar policy shifts... that's the key. Wosh's comeback is a bit difficult; the groundwork laid earlier has already been too strong. During Biden's era, Powell was considered hawkish, and now he's soft again? It feels like there's a good chance for crypto prices this wave. If a truly dovish chairperson comes in, BTC could soar... of course, we also need to watch out for regulatory pitfalls.

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TopEscapeArtist

· 9h ago

Dovish take over? That means printing money, printing money, printing money, liquidity splashing everywhere. How can our coins not rise... No, wait, this rhythm feels like a head and shoulders top. Be careful of ambushes. What’s the use of Hasset leading? The key is whether the MACD forms a golden cross or not. Buying now is risky. Both are dovish, just a matter of who can print more money, but what about inflation... This is an invisible stop-loss level, brother. Once this is settled next year, I’ll be watching the candlestick charts. Liquidity shift might be more important than who takes the lead. Honestly, dovish sounds good, but after hitting a historical high, it’s usually a trap... I’m really worried this might be another high-level bottom-fishing trap. Both expect monetary easing, so just enjoy it secretly, unless a black swan appears. Hasset is currently leading. Let’s wait and see if the technical signals give any indication, don’t be too optimistic everyone. Ample liquidity = coin prices rise? That logic is too simple. Be alert for danger signals, everyone. Wosh has little chance of a turnaround, but market cycles are unpredictable. The next sentiment indicator might reverse. Dovish policies can’t run away with money printing, but I’m just worried that after printing, inflation will cause trouble again.

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TheShibaWhisperer

· 9h ago

Dovish takeover of the Federal Reserve? Then our coins might be about to get excited, provided that no new regulatory surprises come up again.

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