KEVIN HASSETT – FED CHAIR: WHAT SIGNALS FOR CRYPTO IN 2026?
Data from Polymarket shows a 61% probability that President Trump will nominate Kevin Hassett as Chair of the Federal Reserve. The focus for the market is not purely 'pro or anti crypto', but rather on monetary policy and financial stability.
Hassett's Viewpoint
Not a 'crypto bull', but not against crypto.
Priorities: growth, labor market, flexible monetary policy, avoiding excessive tightening.
Tends to be friendly towards financial innovation, as long as it doesn’t pose systemic risks.
Expected Impact 2026
Macroeconomics: if the Fed under Hassett maintains a dovish stance, liquidity will improve → supporting risk assets.
Crypto: no expectation of direct favoritism, but a stable interest rate & USD environment is a plus for BTC/altcoins.
Volatility: lower than during tightening periods; institutional money returning selectively.
Conclusion
Hassett = positively neutral. Crypto benefits indirectly through the monetary cycle, not through specific policies. In 2026: priority on BTC & assets with clear narratives, macro risk management.
👉 $BTC is preparing for a big wave
This is not investment advice. The crypto market is highly volatile, please take responsibility for your own decisions.
