A historic leadership transition at the Federal Reserve has arrived, and the crypto market is paying close attention. Jerome Powell’s term as Fed Chair expired on May 15, 2026. And soon replaced by Kevin Warsh following Senate confirmation two days prior. Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto (@Steph_iscrypto) sees the leadership change as a significant positive for XRP, stating that token holders are about to get rich. Congratulations $XRP holders. You're about to get rich. Bye bye Jerome pic.twitter.com/qgYkvG7pcz — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) May 17, 2026 Powell’s Exit and What It Means for Crypto The crypto community has long viewed Powell as an obstacle. His approach to interest rates kept monetary policy tight. High rates reduce liquidity in financial markets. That environment historically suppresses risk assets like crypto. XRP holders, along with the broader digital asset space, watched Powell hold rates while inflation concerns persisted. His departure signals a potential policy shift under new leadership. Warsh enters at a moment when Trump has openly pushed for rate cuts. Powell resisted Trump’s calls for rate cuts, but the end of his tenure signals an end to his negative impact on the crypto market. Trump’s political pressure, combined with his pro-crypto stance , gives the crypto market reason for optimism. A Falling Wedge in Play Steph Is Crypto’s chart reinforces the optimism. In late 2024, the asset experienced an explosive rally from around $0.55 to over $3. It rode this momentum to a new all-time high in July 2025. However, the market shifted, and XRP entered a prolonged decline. This move formed a falling wedge, which is visible on the chart. A falling wedge is a recognized technical pattern in which the price compresses within the wedge as selling pressure exhausts. The pattern resolves with a rally in most cases. Steph predicts that a breakout from this wedge, combined with the bullish sentiment from Powell’s departure and new pro-crypto policies, could send XRP as high as $15 . Timing the Catalyst Steph Is Crypto connects Powell’s exit directly to the breakout. The post positions his departure as the catalyst the market needed. Whether the Fed transition is the direct driver or coincides with the technical setup, the chart suggests a decisive upward move. XRP has historically been sensitive to regulatory and macroeconomic shifts. A new Fed chair who operates in a more favorable policy environment strengthens the case for continued price appreciation for XRP and the broader crypto market. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Market Strategist to XRP Holders: Congratulations. You’re About to Get Rich. Here’s why appeared first on Times Tabloid .
