Powell’s speech stabilizes crypto market: Fed’s indications for slower balance-sheet reduction

The crypto market responded cautiously to Powell’s remarks about potentially slowing the Fed’s balance-sheet runoff. Bitcoin and Ethereum saw brief increases; however, overall market sentiment remains subdued due to uncertain conditions.

As of October 14, 2025, the total crypto market capitalization stands at approximately 3.84 trillion USD. The daily trading volume is nearly 257 billion USD, reflecting a market still hesitating to fully embrace the recovery despite tentative positive signals.