Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed

May 22, 2026 · 2:24 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 22 views

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Bitcoin is currently trading around $77,000 as economic indicators show concerning trends. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index has dropped to a record low, raising concerns about inflation and economic stability. Kevin Warsh is set to take over as chairman of the Federal Reserve amid these troubling economic signals.

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▪Bitcoin is trading in a tight range around $77,000.
▪The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to a record low of 44.8.
▪Rate traders are pricing in a 70% chance of rate hikes by the end of 2026.

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▪ Kevin Warsh faces scrutiny over crypto holdings as he prepares to lead the Federal Reserve — Crypto Briefing

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7 minutes ago · 2:24 PMStephen AlpherShareShare this postCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailAs has been the case all week, bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a tight range around the $77,000 level in U.S. morning action.There was some economic news on Friday morning, and it wasn't pretty. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for May fell to a record low 44.8 from 48.2 previously and versus economist forecasts for 48.2. The Expectations Index also fell to a record low of 44.1.The UMich 1-year Consumer Inflation Expectations Index rose to 4.8% from 4.5% previously. The 5-year Inflation Index rose to 3.9% from 3.4%.It's yet another disturbing stagflationary data point confronting Kevin Warsh as he's set to take over as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

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