Trump’s Day One: Crypto Agenda Missing from Initial Presidential Actions

Bitcoin Drops 6.4% as Trump's First Day Ignores Cryptocurrency Policy Promises

  • Cryptocurrency was absent from Trump’s initial presidential priorities and executive actions.
  • Bitcoin Price declined from $109,000 to $102,000 following the administration’s silence on digital assets.
  • No immediate action was taken on Executive Order 14067 or Ross Ulbricht’s pardon.
  • Campaign promises regarding cryptocurrency policy remain unfulfilled on day one.
  • Market sentiment reflects decreased confidence in potential crypto-friendly policies.

Bitcoin fell 6.4% as President Donald Trump‘s first day in office passed without addressing cryptocurrency policy, disappointing investors who had anticipated immediate action on digital asset regulations and strategic reserves.

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Market Response to Policy Silence

The cryptocurrency market reacted negatively to the administration’s lack of focus on digital assets. Bitcoin’s value dropped from $109,000 to $102,000, despite its 50% rally since Trump’s November election victory. The decline reflected investor uncertainty about the administration’s stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Campaign Promises vs. Day One Reality

Trump’s inaugural speech and initial executive actions focused on traditional policy areas, including withdrawal from international agreements and federal workplace reforms. This contrasted with his campaign statements about ending what he called the _”Democrats’ war on crypto”_ and establishing the U.S. as a digital asset leader.

Prediction markets reflected diminishing confidence, with odds of creating a national Bitcoin reserve within the first 100 days falling to 36%.

Regulatory Status Quo

VanEck Digital Assets head Matthew Sigel criticized the administration’s inaction on Executive Order 14067, a Biden-era directive that industry leaders associate with increased regulatory enforcement against cryptocurrency companies. The order remains active, maintaining regulatory pressure on digital asset firms.

The cryptocurrency community also noted the absence of action regarding Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road marketplace founder serving a double life sentence, despite expectations of a presidential pardon. David Sacks, Trump’s cryptocurrency advisor, faced criticism for not prioritizing regulatory reform on the administration’s first day.

Instead, initial executive actions centered on reversing climate agreements, restructuring federal employment, and modifying immigration policies, leaving cryptocurrency regulation unchanged from the previous administration.

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