- Cryptocurrency markets drift lower as profit-taking emerges after the Federal Reserve meeting rally, with Fear & Greed Index returning to “Fear” territory.
- Regulatory developments accelerate with the SEC Hosting a crypto task force roundtable and clarifying that crypto mining doesn’t violate securities laws.
- Major institutional movements continue with NYSE filing to permit staking for Bitwise ETH ETF and TON securing $400 million in token sale funding.
Cryptocurrency markets retreated Thursday as investors locked in profits following the post-Federal Reserve meeting rally earlier this week. The market sentiment gauge has shifted back to “Fear,” indicating growing caution among traders as several regulatory and institutional developments unfolded across the digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin prices declined amid a broader market pullback that analysts attribute to standard profit-taking behavior following recent gains. The crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures market sentiment on a scale from extreme fear to extreme greed, has returned to “Fear” territory, signaling increasing investor anxiety despite the positive momentum earlier in the week.
Former president Donald Trump, who has increasingly embraced cryptocurrency in his campaign, failed to deliver on rumors regarding potential capital gains tax relief that some investors had anticipated. Nevertheless, Trump maintained his bullish stance on the industry, asserting that the United States “will dominate crypto and fintech” under his leadership.
In regulatory developments, the Securities and Exchange Commission provided clarification that cryptocurrency mining activities do not violate securities laws, a position that brings some regulatory certainty to mining operations. The agency’s dedicated crypto task force is scheduled to host a roundtable discussion today, potentially providing further insights into the regulatory approach.
Institutional adoption continues to advance as the New York Stock Exchange filed paperwork to permit staking capabilities for the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, potentially introducing yield-generating features to regulated crypto investment vehicles. This move follows the successful launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year and represents another step toward mainstream financial integration.
Notable developments in the crypto ecosystem include Eric Trump joining Metaplanet as a strategic advisor, further cementing the Trump family’s growing connections to the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, the TON blockchain secured $400 million in token sale funding, demonstrating continued investor interest in layer-1 blockchain infrastructure.
Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve globally, with Australia outlining a new cryptocurrency regulation plan and the European Central Bank advancing its plans for a digital Euro central bank digital currency (CBDC). These developments highlight the increasing attention governments are paying to digital assets and blockchain technology.
The stablecoin market reached a significant milestone with total value locked (TVL) exceeding $230 billion, underscoring the growing importance of dollar-pegged digital assets in the crypto economy. In related news, Moonpay secured a $200 million revolving credit facility from Galaxy, strengthening its position in the crypto payments infrastructure space.
Trump has also proposed putting USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, on blockchain technology, suggesting potential applications of distributed ledger technology in tracking international aid distribution and improving transparency.
Bitcoin’s recent volatility comes after a period of relative stability following the September Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with market participants now closely watching for signals regarding the pace of future monetary policy easing and its potential impact on risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
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