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<div class="key-points-section"><b>Key Points:</b><ul><li>Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh leads in betting odds for Chair.</li><li>Warsh odds rise to 60%, surpassing Hassett and Waller.</li><li>Treasury yields react with expectations of a more hawkish Fed.</li></ul></div><p>White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett signaled his likely continuation in office, reducing competition for Fed Chair. Former Governor Kevin Warsh now leads candidate probabilities at approximately 60%.</p><p>The leadership hint influences bond markets, with rising Treasury yields reflecting expectations of Warsh's hawkish policies, potentially impacting economic and crypto financial conditions.</p><h2 id="kevin-warsh-emerges-as-frontrunner-amid-market-adjustments">Kevin Warsh Emerges as Frontrunner Amid Market Adjustments</h2><p>Kevin Hassett is now less likely to pursue the Federal Reserve Chair position, <strong>following President Trump's remarks and recent public declarations</strong>. This change has moved Kevin Warsh into a leading position with a significant increase in betting odds, potentially changing expectations for Federal Reserve policies.</p><p>Market implications are becoming more evident, with the bond market responding to the prospect of Warsh's leadership. <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/markets/hassett-fed-chair-odds-rise/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The increase in bond yields</a></strong> suggests a shift towards expectations of a more hawkish approach, possibly affecting interest rates over time. Trading outcomes in Treasuries are indicative of investors preparing for this potential change.</p><blockquote> "I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth." — <strong>Donald Trump, Former President of the United States</strong></blockquote><h2 id="cryptocurrency-markets-monitor-potential-hawkish-fed-policies">Cryptocurrency Markets Monitor Potential Hawkish Fed Policies</h2><p><strong>Did you know?</strong> Kevin Warsh's rise in betting odds signals a market shift reminiscent of 2018's monetary policy apprehensions under Powell, where similar market adjustments occurred in response to anticipated rate hikes.</p><p>Based on CoinMarketCap data, Ethereum (ETH) trades at $3,209, reflecting a 3.14% 24-hour price decline. Its market cap stands at $387.41 billion, with a dominance of 12.32%. <strong>Trading volume has surged over 126% to $25.94 billion, indicating robust market activity, despite the price decrease.</strong></p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://coincu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ethereum-daily-chart-on-0908-UTC-on-January-19-2026file.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://coincu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ethereum-daily-chart-on-0908-UTC-on-January-19-2026file.jpeg" alt="ethereum-daily-chart-2529" class="wp-image-389780"></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 09:08 UTC on January 19, 2026. <em>Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a></em></figcaption></figure><p>Although no direct crypto market responses tie to the Federal Reserve nomination race, <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/markets/fed-interest-rate-decision-crypto-impact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coincu research</a></strong> suggests Warsh's potential hawkish policies could impact cryptocurrency markets through heightened interest rate speculations. <strong>Expectations predict market shifts with possible increased volatility, drawing on historical Fed policy precedents to forecast changes.</strong></p><figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>:&nbsp;The information on<a href="https://coincu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> this website</a> is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.</em></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>The post <a href="https://coincu.com/uncategorized/federal-reserve-chair-betting-odds/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Federal Reserve Chair Nomination Stakes: Warsh Surges Ahead</a> was initially published on <a href="https://coincu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coincu</a>.</p>

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