#PowellRemarks — What Jerome Powell said and how it affects the crypto market
During his speech on June 18, 2025, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, once again emphasized caution regarding interest rate cuts. The central bank left the rate unchanged at 5.25–5.50%, citing high, although decreasing, inflation.
Key points of the speech:
• 📉 "There are no clear signals" that inflation is sufficiently stabilizing to 2%.
• 🕰️ Rate cuts in 2025 are possible, but quoting Powell: "We are not rushing."
• 🏦 The Fed maintains flexibility and focuses on real-time macro data.
📊 How it affects crypto:
• Bitcoin (BTC): minor correction after the news (-1.8%), as the market expected more "dovish" signals.
• Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins: following BTC — short-term pressure on prices.
• USDT/USDC demand has increased, traders have returned to stablecoins in wait-and-see mode.
✅ Conclusion
A pause in rates is a signal of stability, but the absence of cuts means that liquidity will remain tight, which does not contribute to rapid growth in the crypto market. Investors should act cautiously.
