Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell and Crypto
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Crypto traders had been preparing in recent days for a more-hawkish tone from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole.
Arthur Hayes discusses his Ethereum price prediction, suggesting a retest of $4,000 if Powell delivers hawkish remarks at Jackson Hole.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole remarks boosted Wall Street optimism, with Tom Lee forecasting an S&P 500 rally, tech and crypto gains, and Ethereum’s central role in future financial innovation.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index returned to "Greed" levels on Saturday following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinting at a possible rate cut in the future.
Historically, Powell’s remarks at Jackson Hole have triggered sharp market moves: hawkish tones have lifted the dollar and weighed on equities, while dovish guidance has sparked rallies in stocks and crypto.
SignalPlus head of Insights Augustine Fan noted that markets have already ruled out any chance of an outsized 50-basis-point cut.