Key Points:Trump requests Supreme Court remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook.Linked to mortgage fraud allegations by Bill Pulte.No immediate monetary policy changes anticipated from the Fed. On September 18, the Trump administration requested the U.S. Supreme Court to permit President Trump to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. The request to dismiss Cook raises questions about potential impacts on monetary policy, though no market effects or policy shifts were noted by the Federal Reserve or crypto markets. Trump Challenges Fed Governance with Supreme Court Appeal The Trump administration lodged its petition with the Supreme Court, seeking authorization to dismiss Lisa Cook, citing allegations made by Bill Pulte. Cook, a 2021 Biden appointee, faces unverified claims of mortgage fraud, intensifying the legal stakes. Immediate changes in leadership at the Federal Reserve remain speculative, as no official shifts in monetary policy have been communicated. Market reactions have shown typical fluctuations around Federal Reserve events, yet no unusual interventions occurred directly related to this case. “I see it as a court case that it would be inappropriate for me to comment on.” — Jerome Powell, Chairman, Federal Reserve Market Data Overview Did you know? Previous attempts to remove a Fed governor mid-term have seldom impacted cryptocurrency markets significantly, as Layer 1 protocols such as Bitcoin typically react more to rate changes than personnel disputes. Bitcoin’s price stands at $117,711.59, with a market cap of $2.35 trillion and a market dominance of 56.98%. Its 24-hour trading volume reached $62.59 billion, showing a 1.64% daily increase, according to CoinMarketCap. The price showed a 3.02% rise over seven days and a 12.99% increase over 90 days. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 16:06 UTC on September 18, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap The Coincu research team suggests that the outcome of the Supreme Court case could reshape perceptions of the Federal Reserve’s independence. Past precedents indicate minimal upheaval for crypto markets, but future regulatory landscapes could shift depending on the court’s decision. DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.