Bitcoin Rallies as Fed Greenlights Crypto Banking

In this episode, Nik breaks down the latest Fed meeting and Jerome Powell’s statement that banks are free to serve crypto customers—sending Bitcoin higher and fueling a major shift in policy. With the Fed holding rates steady and signaling no appetite for further hikes, markets are taking note. Nik explains why stable bond volatility, a cooling dollar, and the broader liquidity picture are creating a strong setup for Bitcoin. As regulatory barriers ease and discussions around a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve escalate, Bitcoin is becoming impossible to ignore in U.S. financial policy.

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