Kevin Warsh to become Fed Chair in 2026, Bitcoin markets react to his hawkish stance and views on digital assets.

Kevin Warsh is expected to become the Federal Reserve Chair around May 15, 2026, succeeding Jerome Powell. His hawkish stance on monetary policy, emphasizing inflation control even at the cost of slower growth, has already influenced Bitcoin markets, causing volatility after his Senate comments on rate cuts. Warsh views Bitcoin as "digital gold" appealing to younger investors and distinguishes it from speculative altcoins, which may boost institutional confidence in Bitcoin long-term. However, his likely tight monetary policy could pose short-term challenges for Bitcoin and other risk assets.