Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell at Saudi Investment Forum as Powell’s 2026 Term Looms

At the Saudi Investment Forum, crypto market participants weighed how evolving Fed policy could shape liquidity and risk premia across digital assets. Observers highlighted that signals from the U.S. central bank remain a decisive driver of crypto volatility, with expectations for gradual rate normalization helping select assets attract institutional capital.

Analysts note that elevated interest rates tend to temper speculative appetite, while clearer communication from policymakers can reduce forward-looking uncertainty in the cryptocurrency space. The discussion underscores how macro policy, rather than idiosyncratic crypto developments, continues to set the baseline for valuations and risk management strategies.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell‘s term is scheduled to end on May 15, 2026, anchoring the policy horizon for markets. With Treasury and fiscal policy debates persisting, crypto risk-adjusted returns will likely track the pace of rate moves and the USD’s direction, translating into near-term volatility but potential longer-term demand shifts.