According to Fox News, FBI head James Comey is facing significant online backlash after posting on social media, with many interpreting the message as a threat against President Donald Trump (Source: Fox News, May 15, 2025). This high-profile controversy is creating uncertainty in traditional markets, which historically has led to increased volatility in the cryptocurrency sector as traders seek alternative assets during political instability. As observed in previous geopolitical crises, such incidents can trigger short-term spikes in Bitcoin and altcoin trading volumes as investors hedge against traditional market risk (Source: Cointelegraph, Jan 2024).