Trump Takes Office, Ushering in a Turning Point for Crypto Markets
Draft Title: "President Trump's Term, Bitcoin's Record High, and the Cryptocurrency Market's New Turning Point"
@Roy, the topic of this article concerns the impact of President Trump's tenure on the cryptocurrency market. Given your expertise in economics, finance, and regulations, you are well-suited to handle this subject. Please analyze all aspects of this article thoroughly.
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Let's begin the research. The following is an analysis of the changes in the cryptocurrency market following President Trump's inauguration.
Since January 20, marking the start of Donald Trump's new term, the cryptocurrency market has surged significantly due to the impact of his return to the White House. Expectations that President Trump will take a tech-friendly approach during his term have led to Bitcoin's price reaching an all-time high. Notably, Trump has solidified this approach by appointing Silicon Valley investor David Sacks as the White House's cryptocurrency chief.
In an interview with Cointelegraph, Eugene Epstein, Head of Trading and Structured Products at MoneyCorp, highlighted that "this is the first time cryptocurrency is being accepted at a government level." This could be the most significant turning point in the history of cryptocurrency.
President Trump's election led to Bitcoin hitting a record high of over $109,000 at the settlement date, serving as a major catalyst for the surge. Currently, the U.S. holds 200,000 BTC, mostly acquired through judicial seizures, making it the world's largest Bitcoin holder. According to Bitbo data, this is equivalent to approximately $22 billion.
Market expectations are also reflecting hopes that the U.S. will push for large-scale Bitcoin purchases. During the election campaign, Trump proposed a strategic Bitcoin reserve policy for the U.S., similar to El Salvador's Bitcoin purchasing strategy. This idea has received support from key institutional investors like MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor and Tether. They advocate for Bitcoin to complement as an inflation hedge.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated, "Trump was elected in 2024 due to people seeking more economic freedom." He also argued that "the next global competition will occur in the digital economy, and Bitcoin could become the foundation of the global economy like gold." However, it is still uncertain whether these measures will eventually be implemented.
Eugene Epstein warned that if the U.S. government's large-scale cryptocurrency purchase plan does not actually start, the market's rise will be difficult to sustain. He noted that the current market price reflects these expectations. He said, "Without any form of state government-led plan driven by the Treasury, it is highly possible that the market will not continue to rise."
President Trump emphasized prioritizing the cryptocurrency sector during his second term, expressing his intent to lead the development of cryptocurrencies within the U.S. Trump stated, "If cryptocurrency is to define the future, it should be mined and created in the U.S." This stance contrasts sharply with the previous administration's policies. Although Trump did not specify particular roles, his appointment of David Sacks as the cryptocurrency chief suggests a likely positive stance on AI and cryptocurrency.
Stacey Herbert, who leads El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office, said in an interview with Cointelegraph, "President Trump's return to the White House is very positive for us." El Salvador is one of the few countries with cryptocurrency regulations. Herbert is confident that good times will come if such capital flows into cryptocurrencies, considering the U.S. economy's scale of $30 trillion.
Experts still advise caution. On January 17, then-President-elect Trump shocked the cryptocurrency world by launching his memecoin, TRUMP. TRUMP quickly formed a market capitalization of billions of dollars.
Nigel Green, CEO of UAE-based deVere Group, warned, "This is more akin to gambling than investing." Although President Trump's inauguration leads to expectations of pro-cryptocurrency policies, he added that it could create the problem of increasing speculative trading risks due to hype on social media.
This concludes the analysis.
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