Today is January 29, 2026, and there are less than 4 months left until Powell (Jerome Powell) officially steps down in May. The market is already tired of speculation about this Federal Reserve, and the core competition now revolves around the newcomer who will take over the money printing machine. This is not just a personnel change; it is a turning point for $BTC and even the entire crypto market's fate for the next four years.
Currently, the most noteworthy competition on the White House's short list is between Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh.
Kevin Hassett is the 'dream financial reserve' of the crypto community. As a former Coinbase advisor, he not only understands the field but has also publicly stated that 'Bitcoin will rewrite the rules of finance.' He supports including $BTC in the national strategic reserve and opposes the SEC's abuse of power. If he takes office, it means the regulatory iron curtain will be torn open, and crypto assets will gain unprecedented compliance dividends.
In contrast, Kevin Warsh is a typical Wall Street establishment figure. Although he supports blockchain technology innovation (especially wholesale CBDC), he is skeptical about 'private minting' that challenges the sovereignty of the dollar. He represents a sense of order in traditional finance. Choosing him may lead to more stable liquidity expectations in the market, but $BTC may face more complex regulatory tug-of-war rather than a clear path.
Don't forget, Trump's core demand is low interest rates and a weak dollar to stimulate exports. No matter who takes office between these two, in order to align with the White House's economic expansion, opening a new round of liquidity gates is almost a sure thing.
For traders, closely monitor the final nomination signals from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. If it's Hassett, that's a fundamental change; if it's Warsh, be wary of a short-term sentiment drop.
Do you have more faith in the aggressive Hassett or the steady Warsh? This vote might be more important than a halving.
