New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Takes the Helm — And Rate Cuts Look Unlikely. Here's What That Means for Crypto

WHY IT MATTERS

Think of the Federal Reserve as the organization that controls how expensive it is to borrow money in the United States. When borrowing is cheap (low interest rates), people and businesses are more willing to invest in riskier things — including crypto. When borrowing is expensive (high interest rates), people tend to play it safe and park their money in traditional, lower-risk investments like government bonds. A new Fed chair who seems unlikely to lower rates means the 'expensive money' environment continues, which can act like a headwind for crypto prices. It's like trying to sail a boat against the wind — you can still move forward, but it takes a lot more effort.