President Trump announced the removal of a sitting Federal Reserve governor, prompting Governor Lisa Cook to assert that the president lacks authority to dismiss her and that she will not resign. The development has intensified concerns over Fed independence and elevated policy uncertainty ahead of the September policy meeting, with the U.S. dollar weakening and safe‑haven demand rising across markets.
Onchain and exchange heatmaps for Bitcoin (BTC) indicate liquidity bands shifting lower, with material sell walls and potential liquidation clusters near $114,000 and $117,000—acting as short‑term resistance—while support zones sit around $109,000–$108,000, increasing the likelihood of near‑term volatility.
Market analysts characterize the move as an institutional shock to central bank autonomy that amplifies policy noise and makes rate‑cut probabilities more uncertain. Key indicators to monitor include legal developments, officials’ communications, CME implied rates, USD dynamics and Treasury yields, as these will inform cross‑asset risk and trading positioning.