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Bitcoin traded cautiously on Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a rare, unscripted appearance at Harvard. In his speech, Powell delivered a mix of warnings, ambiguity, and long-term concerns, leaving markets searching for direction. Bitcoin Price Wavers As Powell’s Harvard Remarks Deepen Mystery Around Economy and Fed The king of crypto was trading at $67,415 as of this writing, reflecting a choppy but upward-trending intra-day trend. Bitcoin Price Performance. Source: TradingView The price action mirrors broader investor hesitation as Powell’s comments failed to provide clear guidance on the Fed’s next policy steps. Powell acknowledged that the Fed is facing unusually high uncertainty, where policymakers “don’t know” the full economic impact of current global and domestic pressures. He emphasized that monetary tools have “no meaningful effect on supply shocks.” This comes as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran and shifting U.S. economic policies continue to cloud the outlook. On inflation, Powell suggested tariffs could contribute a one-time increase of 0.5% to 1%, while maintaining confidence that inflation expectations remain “anchored.” Powell just told Harvard students tariffs could add 0.5%-1% to inflation. And that he’s still laser-focused on getting to 2%. We’re in an energy crisis, tariffs are piling on, and the Fed Chair is at an Ivy League school calmly explaining it away like it’s all going to plan.… https://t.co/yqAtP0KDvv — Milk Road (@MilkRoad) March 30, 2026 However, the Fed is still struggling to return inflation to its 2% target, a goal it has missed for an extended period. Powell Flags Fiscal Risks and Labor Weakness as Bitcoin Holds Steady in Macro-Indecision Phase Labor market concerns also surfaced. Powell highlighted weak job creation and pointed to changes in immigration policy as factors reducing both labor supply and demand. His remarks reflected growing fragility beneath what had previously been a resilient…

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