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Crypto Industry’s Hopes for Regulation, Innovation, and Survival Under Trump’s Presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States, the crypto world is thriving. After a turbulent few years under Joe Biden’s administration, Trump’s return feels like a much-needed lifeline for crypto firms and investors.
Trump’s Inauguration and Crypto Donations
Trump’s team has raised over $200 million for the inauguration and related political efforts, shattering the $107 million record set during his 2017 inauguration. The most fascinating developments are unfolding not in Silicon Valley but in the crypto world. For the first time, crypto firms are stepping into the spotlight with unprecedented vigor, positioning themselves as key players in this high-stakes environment.
Crypto Firms Open Their Wallets
Ripple, in particular, has been at the forefront of crypto’s political spending spree. The firm’s $5 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund marks a sharp pivot from its earlier overtures to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had once praised Harris for her “constructive” stance on digital assets, while Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen contributed a staggering $10 million to her campaign.
Other notable crypto donors include:
- Ripple: $5 million
- Robinhood: $2 million
- Coinbase: $1 million
- Circle: $1 million (paid entirely in USDC)
- Kraken: $1 million
- Ondo Finance: $1 million
- MoonPay (declined to disclose exact contribution)
Crypto Advisors Look to Trump’s Term as a New Era of Opportunity
The air is thick with anticipation as the crypto industry leans into the possibilities of Trump’s upcoming term. Advisors, asset managers, and firms are recalibrating their strategies, spurred by a wave of optimism that reflects both recent industry developments and the potential for a friendlier regulatory environment.
According to the Bitwise/VettaFi 2025 Benchmark Survey:
- 56% of financial advisors reported being more likely to invest in crypto in 2025 as a direct result of the election outcome.
- Crypto allocations among advisors doubled year-over-year, reaching an all-time high of 22%.
- Nearly every advisor with existing crypto exposure (99%) plans to either maintain or increase their positions in 2025.
What the Crypto Industry Can Expect in 2025 and Beyond
The crypto industry stands on the brink of what could be its most transformative era yet. With Trump’s presidency set to begin, expectations are high for a revival of innovation and a more cooperative regulatory environment.
Bitcoin, for instance, recently recorded “14 consecutive green hourly candles,” a streak not seen in over eight years. Such consistent buying behavior suggests an institutional Time-Weighted Average Price strategy — a method designed to accumulate assets gradually without disrupting prices.
However, the road ahead isn’t without challenges. While Trump’s administration is expected to champion clearer regulations, any misstep — be it over-regulation or lack of enforcement — could disrupt the momentum.
As the “Mainstream Era of Crypto” unfolds, many in the industry see Trump’s term as an inflection point. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, added: “Advisors are awakening to crypto’s potential like never before, and they’re allocating like never before. But perhaps most staggering is how much room we still have to run.”
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