Neel Kashkari has emerged as the leading candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, with his odds rising to 61% on the prediction market platform Polymarket as of December 23, 2025. This on-chain data indicates a significant lead over other contenders, with Christopher Waller and Michael Wachter holding 10% and 21% odds, respectively. The potential appointment comes amid reports from CNBC that Trump may announce his choice for the new Fed Chair in early January 2026. The decision is highly anticipated as it will influence the direction of U.S. monetary policy in the coming years.