2026-01-09 01:23:55

Recently, U.S. President Trump revealed in an interview with the media that he has already decided on the next Federal Reserve Chair, but the name is currently kept confidential. "I have a pretty good idea in my mind," he said, "but I haven't spoken to anyone about it yet."

When asked about his Chief Economic Advisor, Hasset, Trump kept his cards close to his chest: "That's hard to say," he added shortly after, Hasset is definitely one of the people he admires.

This matter is quite crucial for the entire financial market. The upcoming Federal Reserve Chair will face a complex situation—on one side, the President is pushing for significant rate cuts, and on the other, maintaining financial stability. Balancing both is challenging.

According to prediction market data, the situation remains quite tense. Kevin Waugh has a 41% chance of being elected, Hasset follows closely at 39%, while Christopher Waller has relatively low support at about 12%. These three candidates essentially split the market expectations, indicating that bettors are also uncertain.

For traders, this news not only influences the future direction of the Federal Reserve but also directly impacts global asset pricing. Any fluctuation in interest rate policies can trigger intense volatility in the crypto market.

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BlockDetective

· 01-11 01:52

Playing the suspense again, these two candidates are actually so close in probability... indicating that everyone is also uncertain Now the Federal Reserve Chair has to balance the pressure from Trump to cut interest rates and financial stability, which is really tricky As soon as the rate cut expectation emerged, the coin price started to fluctuate. We’ll have to see what the person sitting in the chair actually thinks 41% vs 39%, it feels like flipping a coin... The prediction market bettors are also confused They crave Trump's enthusiasm for rate cuts, but whether they can all really move in that direction remains to be seen

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StakeTillRetire

· 01-10 21:30

Trump is playing word games again... Now, no matter how much the market hype the Fed Chair's suspense, it won't be enough Wosh and Hasset have roughly the same probability, indicating that the market is completely clueless Who will take office and which direction interest rates will go—this is the key factor that determines the coin price

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 01-10 04:28

You're teasing again, just waiting. The real key is how BTC will move when it actually lands.

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OffchainWinner

· 01-09 01:53

Wait a minute, with such strong expectations of rate cuts, it feels like BTC is about to take off. Who the Fed Chair is really can determine whether the crypto market will be bullish or not. These three people have such close probabilities, the market has no bottom line. Rate cuts are coming, and the stablecoin pool is going to be tight. Trump is once again setting a trap for traders. When interest rates move, everything in crypto moves. We need to keep an eye on these data.

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DiamondHands

· 01-09 01:49

Trump is playing suspense again, but it's probably just a few people; the market has long seen through it. As soon as the rate cut expectations emerge, the coin price starts to wobble, and I really can't stand this kind of uncertainty.

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-09 01:46

Trump is playing mysterious again. The Fed Chair thing is like a suspense drama. Let's just wait and see what happens next. Wash and Hasset have similar probabilities, and the market can't predict it at all. That's what makes it so exciting. The expectation of interest rate cuts clashes with stable demand. The person in the middle has a tough time, and it feels like this wave of BTC depends on the Federal Reserve's decision.

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-09 01:26

Trump is playing psychological games again, I'm tired of this routine... But the issue of interest rates can really crush the crypto market, so we need to keep a close eye on it.

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ConfusedWhale

· 01-09 01:26

Back at it again? Trump knows what's going on but won't say it. I'm tired of this move... But honestly, the Federal Reserve Chair position really affects the crypto prices. As soon as the rate cut expectation comes out, everyone has to run. Trump is keeping us guessing, and the chances for Waller and Haskett are about 50/50. I just want to know who will be appointed before placing any orders... Let's wait and see. Whenever interest rates move, crypto gets chaotic. This time, we're again being used as pawns. The candidate hasn't been announced yet, and it feels like they're leaving a cliffhanger for a certain decision. Knowing but not saying—classic "I have insider info"... But as retail investors, we can't guess anything.

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