Powell's statement reveals a key signal: the Federal Reserve is facing criminal threats from the Department of Justice for adhering to an independent monetary policy. This isn't about renovation projects but because the Fed sets interest rates based on economic assessments rather than following presidential preferences. The political pressure on the traditional financial system is intensifying, which highlights the value of decentralized monetary systems. When central bank independence is called into question, Bitcoin's apolitical nature becomes even more precious. Next week's CPI data and the news that MicroStrategy might be removed from the S&P 500 will bring market volatility, with the VIX ready to kick off.