According to @cas_abbe, December has started red for Bitcoin and altcoins (source: @cas_abbe). The author notes that a red November has historically led to a red December, but recent patterns have failed, including a green September not delivering a green October (source: @cas_abbe). Direction this month will hinge on macro events such as US CPI, unemployment data, the FOMC meeting, the BOJ rate decision, and Chair Powell’s speech (source: @cas_abbe). For a green December, inflation needs to decline while unemployment remains high (source: @cas_abbe). The author adds that Powell turned hawkish at the last FOMC and triggered a market dump; if he is hawkish again there could be damage, though the downside may be less severe as markets focus on an expected announcement of the next Fed chair this month (source: @cas_abbe). Overall, the author still expects December could end green and sees Q1 as potentially positive for markets (source: @cas_abbe).

According to @cas_abbe, the ISM Manufacturing PMI printed 48.2, confirming sub-50 contraction and making Chair Powell’s speech tomorrow a key directional catalyst for risk assets including crypto. source: @cas_abbe If Powell acknowledges slowing activity and leans toward more easing, the author expects a green light for risk-on trades with crypto reacting fastest to liquidity shifts. source: @cas_abbe If he stays cautious or signals cuts are not imminent, the mix of weak ISM and tight policy becomes a headwind for BTC, altcoins, tech, and small caps. source: @cas_abbe This back-to-back macro setup usually increases volatility and reveals where liquidity is heading next. source: @cas_abbe

According to @PANewsCN, a whale dubbed 14-for-14 reopened BTC and ETH long positions after a market drop following Fed Chair Powell’s 2:30 am remarks, citing on-chain analyst EmberCN. Source: https://x.com/PANewsCN/status/1983692771853791536 The whale closed a BTC long at $112,846 yesterday and today re-entered with a $113M BTC long at $110,123. Source: https://x.com/EmberCN/status/1983689711895114245 The whale closed an ETH long at $4,000 yesterday and today opened a $52.3M ETH long at $3,889. Source: https://x.com/EmberCN/status/1983689711895114245 The SOL long remained underwater but was increased to a $108M position, while yesterday the whale held only SOL longs after closing BTC and ETH. Sources: https://x.com/EmberCN/status/1983689711895114245; https://x.com/PANewsCN/status/1983692771853791536

According to @rovercrc, Bitcoin (BTC) dumped following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks, which the post describes as a repeat of a classic pump-and-dump pattern observed after prior Jackson Hole speeches, with a warning issued three days earlier, source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 25, 2025. The post frames this as an event-driven volatility setup that short-term traders track around Powell’s Jackson Hole appearances for timing risk and positioning, source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 25, 2025. No specific price levels or on-chain metrics were provided in the post, indicating the signal is primarily time and event based rather than level based, source: @rovercrc on X, Aug 25, 2025.

According to @rovercrc, Tom Lee said Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday will be key for Ethereum (ETH), and he expects a rally. Source: Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) post on X, Aug 20, 2025. The post highlights Powell’s remarks as a primary near-term catalyst for ETH, implying event-driven price sensitivity around the speech timing. Source: Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) post on X, Aug 20, 2025. No price levels, risk parameters, or timing details beyond Friday were provided in the post, so traders only have the catalyst and directional view cited. Source: Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) post on X, Aug 20, 2025.

According to @QCPgroup, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet added 775 BTC over the weekend, indicating that spot demand for Bitcoin persists despite recent conditions (source: @QCPgroup). According to @QCPgroup, crypto volatility remains subdued and BTC is expected to trade sideways in a $112k-$120k range until Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Friday, making the speech a key near-term catalyst for price action (source: @QCPgroup).

According to @KobeissiLetter, traders are focused on Fed Chair Powell after a mixed inflation print where headline inflation is described as cold, core inflation as hot, and month-over-month inflation as expected (source: @KobeissiLetter). @KobeissiLetter expects a 25 bps rate cut in September, arguing the Fed can point to a weaker labor market despite hotter inflation (source: @KobeissiLetter). The source frames Powell’s upcoming messaging as the key near-term catalyst to watch for markets (source: @KobeissiLetter).

According to Cas Abbé on Twitter, the Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged as anticipated, setting the stage for potential market movement depending on Chair Powell’s upcoming statement (source: @cas_abbe, June 18, 2025). This decision keeps liquidity conditions stable for now, which supports ongoing investor interest in cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. Traders are closely watching Powell’s remarks for any policy hints that could trigger volatility across both traditional and crypto markets.

According to Crypto Rover, traders should closely monitor the upcoming FOMC meeting and Jerome Powell's speech scheduled for June 18, 2025. A dovish tone from the Federal Reserve Chair could trigger a significant rally across the cryptocurrency market, impacting key assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Market participants are advised to watch for signals regarding interest rate policy, as softer language on future hikes or balance sheet reductions has historically led to increased risk appetite and inflows into digital assets. (Source: Crypto Rover, Twitter, June 17, 2025)

According to Crypto Rover, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech is anticipated to introduce significant volatility in the cryptocurrency markets. Traders should prepare for potential rapid price fluctuations, as Powell's statements often influence market sentiment and can lead to unexpected price movements in digital assets. Investors are advised to closely monitor market reactions and adjust their trading strategies accordingly.

According to Crypto Rover (@rovercrc), Bitcoin experienced a significant price increase during Jerome Powell's speech, indicating a strong market reaction to the Federal Reserve's announcements.