Why It's Triggering Crypto Market Crash?

After the Fed kept the interest rates unchanged for the fifth time, the eyes are on today’s Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. Although the event doesn’t directly reveal their decision on interest rates, Powell’s speech on inflation and other metrics could hint at potential rate cuts in the future. As a result, investors are highly cautious of their trades, crashing the broader crypto market.

What to Expect From the Powell Jackson Hole Speech?

Powell Jackson Hole speech today, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. ET is the most important event this month after the release of the FOMC Minutes. Notably, there’s intense anticipation ahead of today’s speech as investors worldwide await signs for the September rate cuts and more.

REMINDER:
🇺🇸 Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Jackson Hole at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Once he hints rate cuts.
Markets will explode! pic.twitter.com/WCAHkvWwVp
— Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) August 22, 2025

Investors have been awaiting the same for months, but even in July, the Fed kept the interest rate unchanged. Now, the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is a renowned three-day annual conference and is the ground where the Fed Chair discusses interest rates, inflation, and more.

This year, they could reportedly pick the discussion around revising the 2020 monetary framework. Moreover, experts believe Powell may say ‘bye-bye’ to the average inflation targeting model adopted five years ago and move to the traditional 2% inflation target.

Notably, this might become Jerome Powell’s last Jackson Hole speech since his term ends in May 2026. Moreover, he isn’t entirely on good terms with U.S. President Donald Trump, who wished to have an immediate rate cut this year.

: Source: Donald Trump Post

Now the hints to the Fed’s decision for the upcoming FOMC meeting (September) may be present in today’s Powell speech. Analysts suggest that if the Fed Chair signals caution and downplays rate cuts, it’s unfavorable for the rate cuts and could result in further crypto market crashes.

However, if the tone is dovish, it could be bullish, but this is less anticipated in the current situation.

Crypto Market Tumbles Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

Investors are extremely cautious ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, as they fear the hawkish tone. As a result, the crypto prices have dropped significantly, creating crash-like conditions. In this, Bitcoin is leading the downtrend, currently trading at $112.9k. SOL, XRP, and many other altcoins are also on the same trajectory.

Analysts also highlight the market’s swing between rallies and sell-offs during this time. This year, the sentiments have turned negatively, with fears of tightening, driving declines. Notably, this is happening as the fear is building.

WHY POWELL’S SPEECH TOMMOROW AT JACKSON HOLE 2025 COULD MOVE MARKETS ? 🚨
The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is a prestigious annual three-day conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) August 21, 2025

For the same reasons, the odds of September rate cuts on the CME FedWatch Tool, Polymarket, and others are crashing. Even the crypto stock prices are tumbling as hopes fade. However, uncertainty still persists; investors should now watch whether their discussion is on September rate cuts or if he is emphasizing caution.

Moreover, whether he has outlined long-term strategies and spoken about labor market softness and more, as these discussions could hint at their potential decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak on August 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Analysts suggest that he may give clues, but there’s uncertainty.

Crypto prices, including Bitcoin, have dropped, showcasing investors’ cautious approach.