As Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, the cryptocurrency market is showing significant growth. Since his election victory, dubbed the 'crypto president,' the market has been reaching record highs.
Growth in Cryptocurrency Fund Investments
According to a report by CoinShares, major cryptocurrency funds managed by companies like BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares saw a record $2.2 billion in net inflows last week, marking the highest of the year so far. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that these inflows were triggered by the hype surrounding Trump's inauguration and recent positive movements in crypto prices. This surge has pushed the total assets managed to an all-time high of $171 billion.
Popular Cryptocurrencies and Capital Inflows
The majority of last week's inflow into cryptocurrency markets originated from the U.S., with $2 billion funneled into various digital assets. Switzerland and Canada also made notable contributions, injecting $89 million and $13 million respectively. Bitcoin was a major recipient, securing $1.9 billion in new investments. Ethereum attracted $246 million, while Solana saw a modest increase of $2.5 million. XRP experienced a significant influx of $31 million last week.
Bitcoin Reserve: Expectations and Analytical Forecasts
The market now expects several executive orders supporting cryptocurrencies from the new administration, including the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Polymarket indicates that the chance of Trump signing an executive order to set up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in his first 100 days has increased. Analysts believe the market has yet to fully account for the potential creation of a reserve, even though Bitcoin has reached over $109,000 in the past 24 hours.
While the cryptocurrency market is showing significant activity amid political changes, only time will tell how stable these trends are. The potential implementation of strategic initiatives could substantially impact the market.