Simply Bitcoin Jerome Powell UNLEASHES the Money Printer… So Why Did Bitcoin Dip?! | Simply Originals
Dec 12, 2025
Jerome Powell's recent dovish shift signals a relaxing monetary policy, but Bitcoin experienced a dip—an intriguing contradiction. With the Fed's liquidity returning and institutional demand surging, experts foresee a bullish phase ahead. They explore the implications of CBDCs, highlighting growing concerns about digital control. Additionally, there's a deeper dig into macroeconomic indicators suggesting Bitcoin's unique expansion as it breaks away from traditional cycles. Could we be entering a lasting supercycle led by institutional support? Tune in for insights!
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Fed Restart Is QE-Light
- Jerome Powell's remarks and Q&A signaled a clear liquidity turn despite him calling it 'reserve management'.
- The Fed's $40B/month T-bill purchases act like QE-light and materially support risk assets including Bitcoin.
Post-FOMC Dips Are Becoming Shallower
- Bitcoin has developed a pattern in 2025 of dipping after FOMC meetings despite bullish macro signals.
- These post-FOMC dips are becoming shallower while the overall trend remains bullish.
ISM Above 50 Correlates With Crypto Rallies
- Tom Lee linked ISM moving above 50 to historical 'super cycle' moves in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- He argued crypto behaves more like a cyclical risk asset sensitive to monetary policy and the business cycle.