Trump had promised crypto-friendly regulations if elected, with his recent nominations for key cabinet and regulatory positions all harboring pro-crypto stances. But analysts have remained skeptical over the prospect for a Bitcoin reserve, especially on how it could be formed.
Bitcoin surged to a record high above $106,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump suggested he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto bulls.
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose sharply on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his pledge to make the U.S. a global crypto leader. But this bounce was short-lived, given that he did not provide any major cues on policy.
Broader crypto prices also advanced tracking Bitcoin, although most altcoins clocked much stronger gains as risk appetite increased. The prospect of friendlier U.S. crypto regulations under a Donald Trump presidency also kept most major cryptos sitting on strong gains through the past week.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained squarely within a $90,000 to $100,000 trading range established over the past few weeks, amid cooling optimism over friendly regulations under incoming President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, extending losses and headlining declines among broader cryptocurrencies as risk sentiment soured amid increased geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over U.S. interest rates.
Caution over more distributions by defunct exchange Mt. Gox also weighed, after a wallet associated with the exchange moved over $2 billion worth of coins last week. Such a move usually heralds a distribution event, with Mt. Gox still holding billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin it plans to return to creditors.
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency surged to record highs on Thursday amid increased optimism over friendlier crypto regulations under incoming President Donald Trump. Traders were particularly cheered by Trump’s pick of a pro-crypto candidate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Looking forward, Bitcoin could reach even greater heights as more institutions begin to perceive it as a viable store of value and allocate funds to Bitcoin ETFs. I’d also expect more institutions to rotate into Ethereum ETFs, which haven’t been as popular as the Bitcoin ones up until now.
Still, traders doubted whether Trump will be able to deliver on all of his crypto promises. A particular point of contention has been the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve, with analysts stating that a focus on reducing government spending and upholding the dollar will take precedence over any government buying of more coins.
