Bitcoin is dropping after news broke that Donald Trump is likely to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. Warsh is known for his "hawkish" stance, which means he typically supports higher interest rates and a tighter money supply. As soon as speculation picked up around his possible nomination, Bitcoin fell to a two-month low near $81,000.

Here's why this hit the crypto market so fast:
- Investors worry that a Fed led by Warsh would be less willing to flood the market with cheap money ("liquidity"). Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies thrived during years of low rates and ample liquidity, so a tighter Fed could reduce the appeal of riskier assets.
- The US dollar also gained strength, which usually puts extra pressure on Bitcoin and most crypto assets, as people move money out of volatile assets into cash.
- Traders and analysts quoted by Bloomberg and Reuters mention that Bitcoin and gold have acted as hedges against money printing, so the idea of a "hawkish" Fed pulls those assets down.
➜ The main takeaway: The prospect of a Fed that is less supportive of easy money is bearish for Bitcoin in the short term, and markets are adjusting fast to this new narrative.
However, these are still just expectations—Trump has yet to officially announce his pick. If there are surprises or Warsh signals that he's open to supporting growth, the market could react quickly again. Keep an eye on volatility and remember, Fed leadership sometimes takes unexpected turns after initial reaction.#FedKeepsRatesUnchanged #BitcoinFallsBehindGold