Powell Drops a Bombshell on Bitcoin & Markets! š„
Hello, WealthWave family! Mr. WealthWave here to break down Jerome Powellās latest market-shaking comments for you:
1ļøā£ No BTC in Reserve: The Fed has officially shut down any notion of adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Tough luck for the crypto dreamers!
2ļøā£ Rate Cuts on Hold: Powell dampened hopes for aggressive monetary easing, announcing only two rate cuts in 2025āfar fewer than expected.
3ļøā£ Inflation Battle Continues: The 2% inflation target remains elusive. Powell warned it could take two more years to achieveāand we could even see inflation creep up again in 2025.
š Impact on the Market:
Bitcoin felt the pressure immediately, plunging below key support levels.
The broader markets, including the S&P 500, took a hit as traditional assets faced added volatility.
With the crypto crowd hoping for faster rate cuts, many investors chose to lock in profits instead of holding positions.