Why is crypto down? Despite hopes for a crypto boom post-Trump election, the market is
struggling with bitcoin down, along with others. Here’s why crypto prices are crashing, leaving investors scratching
their heads.
When Donald Trump secured a second term, crypto enthusiasts were
rubbing their hands together, expecting a boom. After all, the promise of
pro-crypto policies, tax cuts, and less regulation made many think this was the
moment. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies were expected to soar in
value under an administration that seemed to love big business—and crypto
definitely fits that bill. The market, fueled by optimism, was anticipating an
altcoin frenzy like no other.
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🚨JUST IN : Total #crypto market cap is down 6.6% today to $3.56T 🔴
What are you buying in this dip?
— Sumit Kapoor (@moneygurusumit) January 27, 2025
But, as the inauguration passed and Trump’s speech made no mention of
crypto or blockchain, reality hit hard. Investors who’d expected regulatory
relief, or at least some form of support for the crypto sector, were left with
nothing. So, naturally, the market did what markets do when expectations aren’t
met: it tumbled.
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