Jerome Powell concluded his term as Chair of the Federal Reserve on May 15, marking the end of a significant era in monetary policy that deeply impacted the cryptocurrency market. Powell, who began his tenure on February 5, 2018, and started his second term on May 23, 2022, oversaw a period of dramatic shifts in liquidity and interest rates that influenced Bitcoin's volatile journey. Under Powell's leadership, the Federal Reserve's policies initially tightened, contributing to Bitcoin's decline from nearly $20,000 to around $3,000 in 2018. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 saw the Fed lower interest rates to near zero, fueling a surge in Bitcoin's price to over $60,000 by 2021. The subsequent rapid tightening cycle in 2022, aimed at combating inflation, led to significant market corrections and the collapse of major crypto firms, with Bitcoin's price falling below $16,000. Powell's tenure also highlighted the need for cryptocurrency regulation, particularly concerning stablecoins, and initiated discussions on central bank digital currencies. As Powell steps down, Bitcoin trades at approximately $80,000, reflecting a turbulent yet transformative period for the digital asset.