Cryptocurrency enthusiasts rejoiced at the former president’s services on Wednesday Donald Trump it seemed certain that he would reclaim the White House – and likely introduce much more crypto-friendly policies to the federal government.
Prices of the two hottest cryptocurrencies soared, with Bitcoin rising about 7% and flirting with $75,000 by midday and Ether rising 9% to about $2,650.
Large public firms specializing in cryptocurrencies have also seen nice growth, and shares Coinbase reaching 24% in the southern trade.
The response was expected because Trump positioned himself as a pro-crypto candidate at the starting of the race. Over the summer, Trump spoke at the largest bitcoin conference of the yr and promised that the federal government would stop selling bitcoin gathered by seizing the assets of economic criminals.
Additionally, he also said he would create a presidential advisory council on cryptocurrencies.
Perhaps most significantly for cryptocurrency fans is that he promised to debunk KNOT Chairman Gary Genslerwhich has taken a rigorous enforcement approach to cryptocurrencies.
What could this mean for the enterprise?
As the price of the cryptocurrency market skyrockets the day after the election, the query stays what this might mean for cryptocurrency financing.
Funding for cryptocurrency startups peaked in 2021-2022, with over $37 billion invested in over 3,000 deals in these two years.
However, cryptocurrencies soon slowed as the enterprise capital market stalled and scandals resembling the spectacular implosion Sam Bankman-Fried‘S FTX hitting a rally.
So far this yr, crypto startups have only raised $3 billion from investors in just 528 deals, in keeping with Crunchbase data. Last yr, startups in this industry raised just $3.6 billion in 889 rounds. Based in Montreal Block streamblockchain digital asset infrastructure developer has raised the largest round of the yr so far – $210 million in convertible notes.
Since the United States is perhaps a larger player in the cryptocurrency market and likely has different law enforcement in the sector, these annual funding numbers could start to extend – in addition to Bitcoin prices.