Bitcoin Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Policy Shifts
02.02.2026 - 10:10:04
The new trading week opened with significant headwinds for Bitcoin, as external macroeconomic and political developments overshadowed crypto-specific news. A key trigger was the nomination of Kevin Warsh to potentially lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, a move that prompted a broad “risk-off” sentiment across financial markets. This reaction has been particularly acute for speculative assets like Bitcoin, highlighting their sensitivity to shifts in traditional finance.
Market participants are interpreting Warsh’s potential appointment as a hawkish signal, according to reports. He is viewed as an advocate for aggressive inflation control and greater discipline regarding the central bank’s balance sheet. This perception has stoked concerns about tighter financial conditions ahead, Read more...
