Discover Crypto Bitcoin ALERT: Powell Investigation Shakes Markets (XRP, ETH, ADA Charts)
Jan 12, 2026
Financial drama unfolds as the DOJ investigates Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sending shockwaves through the markets. Bitcoin and gold prices soar in reaction. The hosts dissect Powell's political framing and past ties to Trump amidst speculation on motivations behind the probe. They also analyze crypto trends, spotlighting XRP, Ethereum, and Cardano with trading insights. Meanwhile, stablecoins face scrutiny as regulatory pressures mount. Amidst it all, a listener's poignant story emphasizes the importance of mental health in turbulent times.
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Fed Investigation Threatens Independence
- The DOJ criminal probe of Jerome Powell threatens the Fed's claimed independence and rattles markets.
- Drew and TJ see this as strengthening Bitcoin and gold as sovereign hedges against political pressure.
Keep Bitcoin As A Sovereign Hedge
- Hold a meaningful allocation to Bitcoin as a sovereign asset disconnected from the Fed and state control.
- Use Bitcoin to hedge political and monetary risk rather than relying solely on fiat instruments.
Markets React Fast To Political Shocks
- Markets reacted quickly: Bitcoin and gold pumped immediately after the Powell story.
- Short-term liquidity dynamics (e.g., 10 a.m. candle) can create entry opportunities during volatility.