Here's a summary of the most current and important headlines regarding Jerome Powell and the crypto market as of the end of April 2026:
🏦 1) Powell's era ends, but his influence continues
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chairman ends on May 15, 2026, but he will remain on the board.
His expected successor, Kevin Warsh, may influence the market with different (potentially looser) policies.
👉 This transition is creating uncertainty and new expectation pricing in the crypto market.
📊 2) Interest rate policy: a critical signal for crypto
The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its last meeting and emphasized a data-driven approach.
Powell:
Inflation is still a risk
The economy is "resilient"
He sent a message that there will be no hasty interest rate cuts
👉 What does this mean?
High interest rates = negative liquidity environment for crypto
Interest rate cut signal = bullish catalyst for crypto
📉 3) Powell's statements are putting pressure on crypto in the short term
Analysts say that if the Fed signals "high interest rates for a longer period":
Liquidity pressure may arise in Bitcoin and altcoins
Powell's recent messages:
Both interest rate increases and decreases are possible
This means high volatility
👉 In short: no clear direction → high volatility
🔄 4) Leadership change: risk + opportunity for crypto
With the new Fed chairman:
Bitcoin may fall in the short term
But also:
If a lower interest rate policy comes, there is a possibility of a crypto rally in the medium term
📊 5) What is currently being priced into the market?
Interest rates are almost certainly expected to remain unchanged (100% expectation)
Critical zone between 76K and 83K
90K target is being discussed if Powell sends a dovish message
ETF side:
Recent capital outflows → signal of short-term weakness
🧠 Net summary (most important takeaway)
Powell → uncertainty + tight stance → pressure in the short term
New Fed era → potential policy change → opportunity in the medium