Bitcoin Price Today Reacts to Trump’s Pressure on Fed Chair Powell — What’s Next?

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Bitcoin price today is trading at $107K, extending last week’s turbulence into July 2025. The dip comes amid growing political tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns across traditional and digital markets alike.

Bitcoin Price Movement: July Starts in the Red

After a strong rebound in the last week of June, Bitcoin stumbled on the final day of the month, falling 1.13%. The decline deepened on July 1, with BTC dropping another 1.35%, touching a low of $105,252.18. This places Bitcoin at least 2.28% below June’s peak, despite a bullish month overall (+2.40%).

Here’s a breakdown of Bitcoin’s recent volatility:

June 1–2: Slight rise of 1.19%
June 3–5: Sharp drop of 4.11%
June 6–10: Strong rebound of 8.66%
June 11–22: Consistent decline of 8.42%
June 23–29: Impressive recovery of 7.29%
June 30: 1.13% drop
July 1: Down 1.35%

Trump vs Powell: A Battle Over Interest Rates

At the center of this week’s market anxiety is a growing power struggle between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell. Trump is pressuring Powell to cut interest rates immediately — even sending him a handwritten note blaming him for high borrowing costs and reportedly demanding his resignation.

But Powell, speaking at a European Central Bank forum, made it clear: “The Fed will not bow to political pressure.” He reaffirmed that any rate cuts will be data-driven, not dictated by politics.

Crypto Market Reacts to Macro Tensions

As traditional markets react to interest rate expectations, Bitcoin is increasingly behaving like a macro asset. Analysts believe the latest crypto market drop is linked to Trump-Powell tensions.

“We’re seeing Bitcoin move in tandem with macroeconomic shifts,” said Unity Wallet COO James Toledano. “But the long-term outlook for BTC remains strong.”

Bitcoin Outlook: Is Q3 Still Bullish?

While Q1 2025 was disappointing for Bitcoin with a -11.7% return, Q2 flipped the script with a massive 29.9% surge. As of now, Q3 has started with a modest 0.49% gain, with Bitcoin currently trading near $107,670.Despite political drama, macro pressure, and short-term volatility, Bitcoin bulls are still confident. If interest rate clarity arrives soon, we could see the market stabilize or even push higher.

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