2026-01-12 02:21:24

I recently came across a news story that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is somehow involved in an investigation—according to The New York Times, federal prosecutors are looking into an issue related to the renovation project at the Fed's headquarters. To be honest, at first glance, it seems like a building issue, but upon closer thought, any hint of high-level turmoil at the Fed at this moment will make the markets nervous.

The crypto market is already on edge. With no clear answer yet on interest rate cut expectations, investors are feeling uncertain. Suddenly emerging with this "unexpected" investigation naturally sparks speculation. Could it affect the Fed's independence? Are there other surprises lurking? Historically, regulatory storms tend to be intertwined with market sentiment, and perhaps this time is no different.

Look at tokens like SOL, ZEC, and VIRTUAL—these have been quite volatile recently, with even small uncertainties being amplified. Before the investigation results are out, the market might continue to fluctuate in suspense. What we really need to watch out for is the chain reaction that this uncertainty could trigger—the tug-of-war between central banks and regulators, which often ultimately reflects in market pricing.

The event is still unfolding. What’s your take? Is this just short-term noise or a turning point in the bigger picture? Feel free to share your thoughts.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 16h ago

Once again, Powell's tricks. Can we really feel secure holding coins? --- Renovation project investigation? Ha, the Federal Reserve is just creating FUD for the market. --- Uncertainty is at its worst. We probably have to stay trapped until the results come out. --- Even retail investors are involved in SOL now. Such minor fluctuations can really cause a dump, it's ridiculous. --- Instead of guessing, it's better to get on VIRTUAL. Wait until the storm passes. --- Every time high-level officials get into trouble, the market starts making up stories. Investors are always the last to take the fall. --- No sign of interest rate cuts, and investigations keep stirring the pot. Forget it, I remain bearish. --- This is probably the effect the Federal Reserve wants—to create panic and cut the leeks first. --- What happened to ZEC? It's really suffering. --- Short-term noise sounds nice, but it's actually just more cutting. --- Powell is probably helping the bears, otherwise why would he pop up at this time?

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SmartContractWorker

· 01-13 16:32

Powell's issue is basically a psychological game in the market. The renovation project was deliberately hyped up into a financial storm. At this critical juncture, I'm just worried that a rumor could cause a sell-off. SOL is really conflicted right now. There's no clear signal on interest rate cuts, and now this happens. Investors really need to stay alert. The lessons of history are clear: as long as there’s a hint of movement from senior central bank officials, the market will shake. If a new disturbance comes, market pricing has to be recalculated. Short-term noise could turn into real problems. Honestly, this uncertainty is a bit annoying—it's more exhausting than a sharp drop.

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SmartContractPlumber

· 01-12 04:45

The investigation of renovation projects? Basically, it's a window for power struggles. The real vulnerability lies in the regulatory layer's access control—just like a poorly implemented access permission check in a smart contract, a single detail can trigger the entire system.

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HashBard

· 01-12 02:51

"Powell's building renovation turned into a narrative arc nobody asked for lol. market's already pricing in the drama before we even know what happened"

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TestnetNomad

· 01-12 02:49

Powell's recent moves have really added a barrier to the market. I think it's just a trigger; the real issue is still the game of interest rate cut expectations. SOL has started to falter again these past two days; I should have seen through this pattern long ago.

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LiquidationHunter

· 01-12 02:45

Once again, it's this kind of macro black swan event. I'm really fed up with it; the market already lacks a sense of direction. --- Powell's recent actions are truly outrageous. They can even link renovation projects to investigations. It's hilarious. --- I just want to know if this will really affect the rate cut; otherwise, it's all just nonsense. --- SOL is a bit risky at this position. It feels like we're waiting for the outcome of this matter. --- Uncertainty hits cryptocurrencies the hardest. Wasn't every previous storm like this? In the end, they all led to a sell-off. --- This is just American political showmanship. I'm already tired of it, but the key is to watch the market reaction. --- Will the central bank also start messing around? That's the real risk point. --- I don't dare to hold heavy positions before the investigation results come out. The suspense is too uncomfortable. --- Just another excuse for bad news. The crypto circle is never short of this kind of noise. --- ZEC has indeed been struggling in the bear market these days. It feels like waiting for the risk to be released.

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ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 01-12 02:43

Powell's recent moves are really something—causing a stir even in construction projects, and the market is bound to be scared again. SOL has been hit hard by this noise these days; uncertainty is the biggest killer. We have to wait for the investigation results; short-term chaos is definitely going to continue. It seems that the central bank has also been quite active lately, so we need to keep holding tight.

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MrRightClick

· 01-12 02:42

Powell being investigated is basically the market looking for the next reason to dump. I'm used to it. It's just ridiculous. SOL has been dropping these days, and it feels like they're waiting for this kind of news as an excuse to cut losses. Interest rate cuts are not even on the horizon yet, but now the Fed Chair is being investigated. I've seen this routine many times—pure noise. Even construction project scandals make the news. I think it's just deliberately creating panic to make the big players run away. Honestly, instead of guessing whether it will affect decisions, it's better to see who is fleeing at this point in time. The answer is all on the chain.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 01-12 02:41

Powell's situation is really a bit outrageous; even construction projects can turn into big scandals. --- With uncertainty and waiting for investigation results, the market will have to endure several tough rounds. --- SOL's performance has been really disappointing; it drops like a rock at the slightest wind or disturbance. --- The most frustrating part of this kind of situation is the suspense period, when retail investors are most likely to get caught. --- Instead of worrying about Powell, it's better to watch the dollar's trend—that's the real core. --- Even renovation projects can be politicized, which is truly remarkable. --- The expectation of interest rate cuts was already fragile; with this happening, the bottom becomes even more uncertain. --- I just want to know whether this investigation will really lead to something or if it's just another false alarm. --- Once central bank matters get entangled with public opinion, the market loses all rationality. --- ZEC and VIRTUAL both took a pretty heavy hit this round; it seems we have to wait until this matter settles before they can rebound.

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RetiredMiner

· 01-12 02:36

Powell's recent actions are really just pouring gasoline on the fire, nobody dares to buy the dip anymore --- Renovation project? Feels like there's always a new story to tell --- No confidence in rate cuts, and now this? I really can't understand SOL --- It's just building a building, why is it such a big deal? Why is this even news? Truly ridiculous --- Historical patterns, right? Every time, one piece of news can cause three bearish candles, can't play that way --- The central bank's game reflected in the coin price, sounds simple, but we don't have enough ammunition to withstand it --- VIRTUAL has been a real torment lately, and with this situation, I need to consider stopping losses --- Wait, will this investigation really change the decision? Or is it just a cover-up? Feels unpredictable --- Short-term noise? Dream on, before the market reacts, don't expect things to settle down

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