Powell Speaks in 3 Hours – Crypto’s Make-or-Break Moment
The Fed chair steps to the mic at 2:30 PM ET today.
Markets will hold their breath.
Then explode.
Why This Time Hurts More
BTC clinging to $120K like a cliff edge
ETH poised at $3,800 - desperate for direction
That eerie calm before Fed speeches? We’re in it
What Traders Are Really Watching
Not the rate decision (that’s baked in).
But Powell’s:
✓ Mouth corners (tight = bad)
✓ Forehead veins (bulging = panic)
✓ Coffee cup shakes (spills = market spills)
The Playbook
First 90 seconds: Knee-jerk fakeout
Next 15min: Smart money repositioning
By 3:30 PM: Real trend emerges
Your Move
Leverage traders: Unclench your jaws
Spot holders: Put phones in timeout
Everyone else: Popcorn ready