Decentralized prediction platforms are signaling strong confidence in a crypto-friendly appointment to lead the Federal Reserve. Markets on Polymarket and Kalshi have seen a notable surge in bets positioning Kevin Hassett, a former economic advisor with ties to major exchange Coinbase, as the frontrunner to become the next Fed Chair under a potential Trump administration. This movement coincides with a period of internal tension at the central bank, where proposed governance reforms are meeting resistance from veteran officials. The growing market activity reflects a segment of the financial community’s anticipation of a regulatory pivot, should a figure supportive of digital asset innovation assume the pivotal role. The developments underscore how prediction markets are increasingly viewed as a barometer for potential policy shifts at the highest levels of financial oversight.
