MARKET TRAP INCOMING? POWELL SPEECH WAS JUST THE WARM-UP — BTC & ETH IN THE CROSSHAIRS
Jerome Powell’s latest speech may have sounded calm, but make no mistake — the real market shake-up might still be ahead. While equities reacted with a slight pullback, crypto traders should be especially alert. BTC and ETH have been riding a wave of optimism, but that could soon reverse.
Powell hinted at inflation sticking around and no immediate rate cuts — a scenario that historically hits risk assets hard. Bitcoin (BTC), which surged past key levels recently, is now flirting with major resistance. If the Fed doubles down on its hawkish stance or the next CPI data shocks the market, we could see a sharp correction.
Ethereum (ETH) is also vulnerable. Despite strength from ecosystem upgrades and ETF buzz, macro pressure could override fundamentals. Watch for signs of weakening volume or sudden whale exits — smart money may already be hedging.
Retail FOMO is high, but remember: traps are built for the unsuspecting. This could be the perfect setup — a calm before the crypto storm.
Stay sharp, manage risk, and don’t chase green candles blindly. Powell’s words were just the warning shot.
