Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Matt Britzman said in a note that Trump's return to the White House has raised hopes that the federal government will adopt a more crypto-friendly stance, further fueling optimism that has already driven risk assets higher. He said investors are watching closely for signs of regulatory clarity, with speculation that Gary Gensler, chairperson of the Securities Exchange Commission, could step down, paving the way for a more crypto-friendly stance.