### Final Fed Chair Interviews Begin: A Key Moment for Money Policy and the Market
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Trump is in the final stage of picking the next Fed Chair, with a small group of people in the running. Global markets are ready for possible changes in interest rates, money flow, and how risky assets are valued.
This week, the selection process for the next Federal Reserve Chair enters the final stretch. Reports say that President Trump, along with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will start one-on-one talks with the finalists. Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely person to take over from current Chair Jerome Powell when his time is up in May 2026.
For all investors, including those in crypto, this isn't just a simple job change. The person chosen will probably shape U.S. interest rates, money flow around the world, and the value of risky assets for years.
I'll look at what's at stake in this selection, what each person might mean for the markets (especially crypto), and why this shows the stress between political needs, trust in the system, and keeping the economy steady.
#### Why This Fed Chair Choice Is Important
The Fed Chair has a huge influence on the economy, even without being elected. What the Fed decides affects how much it costs to borrow money, where investments go, how assets are valued, how strong currencies are, and where money is sent around the world, including to crypto and digital assets.
When investors gamble on riskier assets, it often depends on what they think will happen with money flow and interest rates. If the Fed is likely to cut rates a lot, it could send more money into the markets, lower rates, and push up the value of risky assets. But if the Fed focuses on keeping inflation down and rates steady, it might reduce money flow, lower valuations, and make people invest more carefully.
So, picking the next Fed Chair isn't just about what happens in the U.S. It will affect bond yields, the dollar's strength, money flowing into new markets, and assets like cryptocurrencies.
The timing of these final interviews suggests the White House wants to be clear early in 2026 to avoid too much uncertainty.
#### Who's Being Considered — And What Markets Want to Know
Reports say the main candidates are:
* Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council
* Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh
* Current Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman
* Rick Rieder, Head of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock
##### Kevin Hassett: The Favorite (But Could Hurt Independence)
Hassett is considered the frontrunner. His close link to Trump and his support for policies that help growth and lower rates make him a good choice for those who think the Fed should quickly make things easier with money.
If Hassett gets the job, it could mean a quicker move to easier money policies, with lower interest rates and more money available. This has tended to help riskier assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies because it cuts borrowing costs and increases money flow.
But there's a worry: many on Wall Street and among bond investors fear that Hassett's closeness to politics could weaken the Fed's independence. Critics say that if the Fed is too tied to the White House's political goals, it might lose trust in the long run when it comes to fighting inflation and keeping the financial system stable.
##### Warsh, Waller, Bowman, Rieder: More Traditional Choices
The other choices are more traditional or balanced. Warsh has worked at the Fed before, so he could bring experience and respect for keeping the central bank independent. Waller and Bowman are current governors who might want to keep things as they are and make decisions based on data within the current Fed system. Rieder's background in bonds could give a view that understands the markets and how bonds are doing.
If one of these people is picked over Hassett, it could mean a more careful Fed, with less big rate cuts, more focus on inflation or stability, and maybe easier to predict. That might hurt riskier markets in the short term but keep trust in the system over time.
#### What This All Means for Risky Assets & Crypto
Since I pay close attention to digital assets and the big picture, this is a key moment for crypto markets.
First, if the new Fed Chair chooses to cut rates a lot and make money easier to get, there will probably be more money flowing around. Lower returns on Treasury bonds, along with willingness to take risks, could push money back into high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies. In the past, when the Fed has made things easier, crypto has often risen as investors look for better returns and growth.
Second, an easier Fed might weaken the U.S. dollar. For investors around the world, a weaker dollar often makes cryptos more appealing as a different way to store value, which could bring more money in.
Third, rules might change. A Fed chair who is close to the White House might support the government's goals, possibly easing up on rules for digital assets, or at least making the environment better. That doesn't guarantee good crypto rules, but it could reduce problems.
On the other hand, if someone who is focused on the system wins, the Fed might stay careful. Rate cuts could be delayed, or rates might be raised in response to inflation. If that happens, things could get more unstable, money might leave risky assets, and crypto could face trouble.
Finally, it's important to be seen as independent. Markets like central bankers who act based on data, not politics. If independence seems to be at risk, trust could fall, leading to sudden market swings, sell-offs, or more interest in decentralized assets like Bitcoin.
#### Why This Choice Could Shape 2026 (and Later)
Picking the next Fed Chair is more than just a job change, it's a key turning point. The next chair will set U.S. money policy at a time when global markets are shaky: inflation is still a problem in many countries, debt is high, rates change a lot, and new markets (like many in Africa) are sensitive to U.S. policy changes.
For crypto markets, which often show how people feel about risk and money flow, this choice could start a new cycle, whether it's one of growth or decline.
Most importantly, this tests how strong our systems are. If political needs are more important than making decisions based on data, the central bank's independence could suffer, along with long-term financial stability around the world. In the worst case, that could make people want options outside the normal financial world, including crypto. In the best case, a careful but growth-focused Fed could make the change smoothly and build trust.
So, no matter who becomes Fed Chair, the message to markets will show not just where rates are headed, but also how much confidence there is in our systems.
The final interviews for the next Fed Chair are a key moment. The winner will have one of the most powerful jobs in the world and their views could reshape money flow, risky assets, and stability for years to come.
For those in crypto, the effects are big. A Fed that makes money easier to get could send a wave of money into riskier assets. A careful Chair might slow that down but could build trust in the long run.
In the end, this is not just about who leads the Fed. It's about what kind of future we want: one driven by quick money and support, or one driven by stability, data, and lasting trust.
#### What To Do Next
Watch the news closely. As the new Fed Chair sets expectations for interest rates, inflation, and money flow, you should adjust your macro and crypto plans. Keep an eye on bond yields, dollar strength, and crypto flows in the coming weeks to get early signs of how the new Fed will act.
#### Common Questions
**Q: When will the Fed Chair choice be announced?**
A: It could be as soon as early 2026, possibly within weeks of the final talks.
**Q: Can the President pick the Fed Chair alone?**
A: The President suggests someone, but the Senate has to approve. The Fed is meant to be independent, but the President's choice matters for policy.
**Q: Could the Fed Chair affect cryptos directly?**
A: Yes. An easier Fed could cut rates, increase money flow, weaken the dollar, and push risk money, all of which have helped cryptos in the past.
**Q: What if the new Chair is seen as too political?**
A: Markets might lose trust in the Fed's independence, leading to instability, risk-off behavior, money leaving U.S. assets, and more interest in options like crypto.
**Q: Does a new Fed Chair mean rate cuts are certain?**
A: Not really. Even someone who wants easier money might wait for data. Someone careful might choose stability, especially if inflation is a problem.
Disclaimer: Not Financial Advice
