Cryptocurrency regulation and policy issues will still be the main factors driving Bitcoin's rise this year. However, for investors betting on government adoption that would benefit Bitcoin, the failure of three Bitcoin reserve bills in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming has brought new uncertainties.
BRN analyst Valentin Fournier said: Despite US President Trump's support for Bitcoin, the failure of three state-level Bitcoin reserve bills highlights political risks. Policymakers need to avoid accusations of using taxpayer funds for speculation.
Before Trump took office, there was high speculation that the United States would establish a national bitcoin reserve. However, this plan is still uncertain and the cryptocurrency executive order recently signed by the U.S. president did not mention this idea. (thecryptobasic)