Janet Yellen Leads Bank Survey as Next Fed Chair Candidate

Yellen Tops Fed Chair Poll with 26% Backing

In a Bank of America survey, Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, was identified as the leading contender to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. This survey was conducted among global fund managers, with Yellen receiving 26% support. Other candidates included Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller, and Kevin Hassett, though they garnered less backing. The survey’s findings highlight Yellen’s potential influence on economic policies should she be appointed.

Potential Impacts of Yellen’s Return as Fed Chair

Did you know? Janet Yellen, previously leading the Federal Reserve (2014-2018), would be the first person to chair it twice if nominated again, reflecting potential continuity with past economic policies. For more insights into Yellen’s background, you can read about Yellen Confirmed as Treasury Secretary: A Historic Appointment.

As of the latest update from CoinMarketCap on July 15, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $116,599.37, with a market cap of $2.32 trillion and market dominance of 63.36%. Recent price movements show a 4.07% decrease over the past 24 hours, while the 90-day change records a 38.89% increase. The 24-hour trading volume is noted at $146.85 billion.

According to Coincu research, Yellen’s potential return to the Fed Chair position may impact investor sentiment across financial sectors, notably through macroeconomic policy updates, if her historically dovish stance continues. However, the immediate effects on cryptocurrency markets are speculative and will likely develop alongside further political and economic clarifications.

Market Implications and Future Outlook

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Moreover, according to a recent press release, it is anticipated that policy changes may also align with broader financial strategies involving cryptocurrencies.

Despite the speculative nature, market observers await further clarity on likely policy directions. No immediate official statements from key individuals like Yellen, Powell, or President Trump have been made available. The financial market’s general calmness shows limited reactions from major stakeholders, as indicated by the absence of public comments from industry leaders and lack of market volatility.