Crypto Renaissance: How Trump’s Policies Could Boost Bitcoin and Ethereum in the US

The US may be moving towards a more crypto-friendly approach under the Trump administration. The result? Potentially easing crypto regulations that have held back digital asset adoption in the US. 

Big players like venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) predict a bright future for crypto in the US under this lighter regulatory climate.

This shift could be a game-changer for cryptocurrencies, with $ETH and Bitcoin ($BTC) experiencing huge gains after the November elections. 

At the same time, Ether ETFs are seeing record inflows and rising interest from investors. 

Let’s have a closer look at how this policy change could impact the US crypto market

Trump Administration Signals a Softer Stance on Crypto

Now that the campaigning is done and dusted, Trump can start on his pledge to make the US the ‘crypto capital of the planet.’

This bold plan would likely mean appointing pro-crypto figures to key regulatory positions, including the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), which has been heavily criticized by the crypto community.

Trump’s advisors are said to be considering a mix of current and former regulators and financial experts with positive crypto stances. 

Names being floated for critical roles include Hester Peirce, an SEC commissioner known for advocating a more crypto-supportive approach. He could become interim SEC chair if Trump follows through on his promise to fire the current chair, Gary Gensler, on ‘day one.’ 

Additionally, Mark Uyeda, an SEC commissioner critical of current enforcement practices, is seen as another strong candidate for the top spot.

Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, and Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chair, are also under consideration.

A16z Sees Bright Horizon for Crypto Builders

According to major Silicon investor a16z, the new environment might finally allow crypto developers to build solutions that empower individuals. Use cases include decentralized digital identity, low-cost international transactions, and new revenue channels for creators.

In a16z’s recent memo, ‘A Positive Path Forward,’ the company’s policy team shares its opinions on crypto’s future. The team suggests that as the industry moves toward clearer regulations, developers will have more confidence and freedom to use tokens and blockchain tools responsibly. 

This clearer framework could potentially help weed out fraudulent projects, as rules would make it easier to identify them while also fostering community-driven projects

Ethereum ETFs: a Sign of Growing Demand

In related news, spot $ETH ETFs, which launched in July, recorded their biggest day of inflows in history. On November 11, they saw nearly $295M in inflows – a massive leap from the previous record of $106.6M set on launch day.

CK Zheng, founder at ZX Squared Capital, sees this as a sign of Ethereum’s potential under a government that supports blockchain innovation. 

$ETH and $SOL will perform well in the next few months if the new Trump administration actively promotes blockchain technology and speed up the digitalization in the financial industry.

– CK Zheng

This demand also reflects the growing interest in Ethereum-based applications. This is especially true in areas like decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens, which continue to bring in more users. 

A16z echoes Zheng’s view, suggesting that decentralization is the way forward. The team goes so far as to encourage stakeholders to do away with ‘centralized aspects’ and ‘dependencies on trust.’

A New Era for US Crypto?

A more relaxed government stance and the resultant crypto bull run could bring exciting times for the US crypto sector. 

With more regulatory clarity, innovation and user adoption may flourish in the years ahead, bringing mainstream crypto use closer than ever. 

Trump’s promise to become the first ‘crypto president’ could mean new users, more innovation, and a more stable environment for the industry to thrive.

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