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Core Viewpoint - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin dropping below $87,000 and Ethereum falling below $2,900, attributed to rumors regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's potential resignation [1][2]. Market Performance - Bitcoin saw a decline of 4.22%, trading at $87,100, while Ethereum dropped 5.35% to $2,837. Other cryptocurrencies like XRP and Dogecoin fell over 6%, and Solana and Cardano nearly 6% [2]. - In the last 24 hours, over $5.28 billion in cryptocurrency contracts were liquidated, affecting approximately 177,200 traders, with long positions accounting for $466 million and short positions for $61.75 million [2][3]. Market Sentiment - The cryptocurrency market remains unstable, with a prolonged sell-off beginning in early October, leading to the liquidation of approximately $19 billion in leveraged positions. Bitcoin had recently reached a historical high of $126,250 before this downturn [3]. - Sean McNulty from FalconX noted a strong risk-averse sentiment at the start of December, highlighting low inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and the absence of buyers at lower prices. The $80,000 mark is identified as a critical support level [3]. Federal Reserve Leadership Speculation - President Trump announced he has decided on the next Federal Reserve Chairman, with speculation that Kevin Hassett, the White House National Economic Council Director, could be a candidate. Trump aims for a nominee who would lower interest rates [5][6]. - Hassett emphasized the positive market reaction to the potential nomination, countering concerns about threats to the Fed's independence [5][6].