Coin Stories News Block: Bitcoin Price Volatility Explodes, Fed Signals Rate Cuts, U.S. Takes Stake in Intel, Dollar Reset Unpacked
Aug 25, 2025
This week dives into the whirlwind of Bitcoin price swings amid signals of upcoming rate cuts from the Fed. The discussion raises eyebrows over potential manipulation by Bitcoin whales or Wall Street. Political influences on the Federal Reserve's decisions are scrutinized, especially with Trump's possible reshaping of the board. The U.S. government also makes waves by acquiring a stake in Intel, indicating a shift in economic strategy. Lastly, the podcast highlights Bitcoin’s growing importance as a neutral reserve asset in global finance.
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Whales, Fed News, And Wild Bitcoin Swings
- Bitcoin's price swings were driven by rapid buying, dovish Fed news, then a whale sell-off that caused a flash crash.
- Natalie Brunell sees dips as stacking opportunities and expects further volatility in a bull market.
Powell's Jackson Hole Pivot
- Jerome Powell signaled that rate cuts may be coming and that policy is not on a preset course.
- Markets rallied on that signal as liquidity expectations rose and Bitcoin popped.
2% Mandate Reaffirmed
- Powell reaffirmed the Fed's 2% inflation mandate despite dovish language, contrary to some online interpretations.
- Natalie Brunell advises reading the full speech text to avoid misreading his stance.