{"id":18594,"date":"2025-10-09T12:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=18594"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:53:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:53:55","slug":"powells-speech-today-what-impact-will-it-have-on-the-crypto-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/powells-speech-today-what-impact-will-it-have-on-the-crypto-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Powell’s Speech Today: What Impact Will It Have on the Crypto Market?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bitcoin and Crypto: How to React to Powell’s Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jerome Powell’s speech scheduled for 2:30 PM<\/strong> today will be the true catalyst for crypto markets. Traders are already positioning themselves in anticipation of accommodative rhetoric that could inject more liquidity into risk assets.<\/strong> Historically, interest rate cuts favor cryptocurrency<\/a> performance by reducing the opportunity cost compared to traditional investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bitcoin<\/a> is currently trading in a consolidation zone near its all-time highs. Major altcoins are following this momentum with notable gains on certain tokens, although volatility remains high. The psychological support levels at $120,000<\/strong> for BTC will be crucial in the coming hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Powell confirms gradual monetary easing<\/strong> for the remainder of the year, market sentiment could improve significantly. Capital flows into Bitcoin<\/a> ETFs<\/strong> and declining bond yields would make cryptocurrencies more attractive<\/strong>. Conversely, a more hawkish<\/strong> tone than expected would likely trigger profit-taking<\/strong> and a short-term technical correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Factors to Watch in the Coming Weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traders should monitor three key elements following this Fed intervention. First, the interest rate trajectory for the second half of 2025<\/strong>: one or more additional cuts are expected, but their magnitude remains uncertain. Second, Powell’s stance on imported inflation<\/strong> related to tariffs could influence the pace of monetary easing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, the evolution of the US dollar<\/strong> against other major currencies will provide valuable insights. A weakening greenback generally favors Bitcoin, considered by many as an alternative store of value. Trading volumes on major platforms already show gradual accumulation ahead of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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