Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas tied to his congressional testimony last summer, a move he described as a pretext to intensify pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The development marks a sharp escalation in the long-running friction between Powell and the Trump administration, and it raises fresh questions around central bank independence. #USNonFarmPayrollReport Markets tend to react quickly when policy credibility is tested. We’ve already seen sensitivity across rates, FX, and commodities whenever Fed pressure headlines surface not unlike how crypto responds to regulatory or liquidity shocks.
That crossover is becoming more visible on the trading side too. Platforms are already expanding TradFi perpetual futures access to assets such as forex, commodities, stocks, and indices, letting traders react to macro events using the same mechanics they’re used to in crypto.
When politics, policy, and markets collide, flexibility matters and the line between TradFi and crypto continues to blur. (B:ngx)
The #BTCVSGOLD debate is back because Bitcoin is outperforming gold this cycle, and traders are comparing which asset holds value better in today’s uncertain macro environment. With rising ETF inflows, stronger post-halving momentum, and institutions openly treating BTC as a store-of-value asset, the conversation naturally resurfaces.
Meanwhile, on the altcoin side; The market is showing notable volatility, with several tokens delivering strong 24-hour gains: • $XNY surged +84.72%, with sharp upside momentum. • プライム gained +57.51%, showing sustained strength through the session. • ビビ followed with +52.20%, supported by increased trading activity. • エーピーユー, ボバ, アイエー, and カラット also posted sizeable increases between +31% – +39%, reflecting heightened demand for small-cap and narrative-driven assets. These movements highlight the current appetite for high-volatility plays across the altcoin segment. Traders should actively watch whether liquidity can sustain these price swings or if we see rapid cooldowns in the next sessions.