#NextFedChairPredictions The Looming Transition: Powell's Final Act
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires May 15, 2026, but the succession battle begins now. With the presidential election determining who makes the nomination, we're looking at two radically different paths for monetary policy—and consequently, digital assets.
Current Frontrunners & Their Crypto Postures:
1. Lael Brainard (Vice Chair) – Continuity Candidate
· Current stance: Cautious innovator, leading CBDC research
· Crypto view: "Significant risks require guardrails"
· Probability if Democrat wins: 65