On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
While his inaugural speech emphasized unity, economic challenges, and energy independence, it did not address cryptocurrency—a topic many expected him to prioritize.
The focus instead remained on tackling inflation, reforming immigration, securing borders, and increasing oil production.
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The absence of any mention of cryptocurrency surprised many in the industry, especially after Trump’s campaign suggested a more supportive stance toward digital assets.
Before taking office, Trump had promised to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and release Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, on his first day. However, neither topic was mentioned in his first address, which raised doubts about whether these promises would be realized.
Additionally, a report by Republican lawmakers also omitted cryptocurrency as a priority. This document, shared by Punchbowl News, outlined legislative goals for the new administration but did not include any plans to address digital assets.
The lack of clear policies has had an impact on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin
$102,686.07
prices decreased during Trump’s speech, falling to $100,430 before recovering above $104,000.
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