đïž Breaking News :FED MEETING TODAY â THIS ISNâT ABOUT RATES. ITâS ABOUT POWER. âïž
The FOMC decision drops TODAY (Jan 28).
Markets already know the outcome:
đ 97% probability: RATES HOLD (3.50%â3.75%)
If youâre trading the rate decision⊠youâre late.
đ„ The real move starts at 2:30 PM ET when Powell speaks.
đ„ THE 3 BATTLES THAT WILL MOVE MARKETS
1ïžâŁ FED INDEPENDENCE UNDER ATTACK
Powell isnât just fighting inflation â heâs fighting politics.
âą DOJ criminal investigation
âą Supreme Court pressure
âą Open threats to Fed autonomy


Any sign Powell bends?
đ Market confidence cracks.
2ïžâŁ THE SUCCESSION GAME
Powell is a lame duck.
Trumpâs replacement rumors are heating up:
âą Rick Rieder (BlackRock)
âą Kevin Warsh
All viewed as more dovish.
đ Markets are already pricing a future where POLITICS > POLICY.

3ïžâŁ THE ECONOMIC TRAP
âą Inflation: ~2.7â2.8% (still sticky)
âą Jobs: cooling
One tool. Two problems.
âł First cut? Not expected before June 2026.
đ CRYPTO TRADERS â USE THE 30-MINUTE RULE
đ« Donât trade the 2:00 PM statement
â
Trade the 2:30 PM PRESS CONFERENCE
What to listen for đ
đŠ
HAWKISH HOLD
âą Defends independence
âą Talks tough on inflation
âĄïž Strong dollar, higher yields
âĄïž BEARISH for BTC & alts
đŠ DOVISH HOLD
âą Focus on labor risks
âą Hints cuts could come sooner
âĄïž Weaker dollar
âĄïž BULLISH relief rally
âïž NEUTRAL HOLD
âą âData-dependentâ nonsense
âą Dodges politics
âĄïž CHOPPY + volatility traps
đ This is NOT a casino market.
đ This is a patience + accumulation market.
đŹ Comment: Whatâs Powellâs tone today?
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