During a recent YouTube interview, renowned crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe shared his thoughts on potential market influencers, with U.S. data being a significant point of reference.
The U.S. Effects!
In his analysis, Van de Poppe touched upon the securities lawsuits recently lodged against cryptocurrency exchanges. The expert commented:
If there’s clarity in the U.S. framework regarding whether cryptos are securities or commodities, this will pressure the markets. Having such a framework opens doors for more institutional investors. I don’t believe the U.S. will dominate, I think other regions of the world are already stepping in.
Van de Poppe highlighted the regulatory environments of other regions concerning cryptocurrencies and pointed out the Crypto Asset Markets (MiCA) regulatory framework, approved by the European Union in late May. The seasoned analyst added:
I believe the U.S. is lagging, but as we gain clarity on this issue, it will benefit the markets and bring more liquidity to them.
The BTC Potential!
The investor also drew attention to macroeconomic conditions, such as interest rates and unemployment in the U.S. and other countries, which could significantly influence Bitcoin. Evaluating Bitcoin and the general market situation, the expert underlined:
I believe all these factors will trigger all markets, including Bitcoin, and we need to find out whether there will be stagnation for the rest of the year, and whether this will apply to Bitcoin. Big winner or big loser…
On the other hand, the downward trend in cryptocurrency markets, which has been ongoing for a long time, has been in recovery since the beginning of 2023. Recent developments support an uptick in crypto markets, and Bitcoin (BTC), the market’s flagship, has gained significant momentum with Blackrock’s ETF move. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $30,689.