Short-Term Catalysts: Powell, Options Expiry, and Volatility

Bitcoin is gearing up for a volatile week as $31 billion in options near expiration, while the Federal Reserve signals two potential rate cuts in 2025 — a move that could reshape global markets. At the same time, new crypto ETFs continue to launch despite the SEC shutdown, Visa expands its stablecoin settlement support across four blockchains, and Western Union enters the arena with its own USDpt stablecoin. With institutions doubling down and regulators still at odds, the crypto market may be setting up for its next big shift.