Bitcoin Fall 1.5% As Powell signals uncertainty at rates, support for Stablecoin legislation and loosening crypto rules for banks

Bitcoin hugged 1.5% to $ 83,700 during notes By the Federal Reserve of the Chairman of Jerome Powell at the Chicago Economics Club on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency later existed on $ 83,800, down from 0.5% for 24 hours. S & P 500 also slip out 2% noon before partial recovery. The moves followed Powell’s cautious comments on inflation, tariffs and monetary policy.
Powell said the recent tariff was an increase in the administration of President Donald Trump greater than expected and could produce permanent economic effects. He said inflation was likely to increase due to tariffs, but it added that it has premature long-term influence. “We can find yourself in a challenging scenario in which our goals of double seats are in tension,” Powell said, referring to the Fedt’s price stability goals and complete employment.
Following his comments, traders adapted to interest rate reduction, and Futures Markets price in four reductions in 2025s of two designed during the Fed March meeting. Some analysts warned that the fed risks falling behind the curve. “The market thinks Fed lags based on work for the price of Wednesday”, said Be an analyst Juan Leon.
As Trump Trading Strategy focused on China, investors remain uncertain so that future escalations could affect Fed decisions. Last week, Trump reduced the “reciprocal” tariffs to 10% for most countries. Economists say the probability of recession has since declined, although inflation is worried.
At the same event, Powell dealt with development in digital property, saying Stablecoins “could have a fairly wide appeal” if accompanied by consumer protection. He pointed out that undergoing efforts to create a legal framework for Stablecoins failed, but said Congress now recalculate the issue. “We need that. There’s no one now,” he said.
Powell’s comments come as a trump administration forward with cryptological policy. Trump was founded by the President’s Council of the Advisor on Digital Property at the beginning of this year, headed by Boynes. Speaking at the March summit, Hines said Stablekoin account could reach the Trump desk within two months. Both the house and the Senate passed the legislation of Stablecoin outside the committee.
The regulatory condition on the CRIPTO banking is also transferred. Powell said that while the regulators took careful access, it could be slightly loose. He emphasized the need to balance innovation with financial security. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently announced plans to withdraw earlier guidelines, allowing banks to deal with crypton activity without prior approval. The Company Company Office from the currency (OCC) also clarified its position that supports the crypto embryo in the Federal Bank.
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2025-04-17 10:02:00