Today, President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, taking the leadership role from Jerome Powell. This pick has drawn opposition from members of the Senate, including Senator Tillis. On the crypto market side, many digital assets have remained unchanged, trading in the red.
According to CoinMarketCap data at the time of press, the crypto market is currently experiencing a downturn, with a total market capitalization of $2.82 trillion. The Fear and Greed Index for the crypto market is currently at 28, indicating a sentiment of fear among investors.
Source: CoinMarketCap (Crypto Market Overview)
The Altcoin Season Index is at 29, signaling that Bitcoin continues to dominate over altcoins in this phase. This points to a market where altcoins are not yet taking the lead.
The CoinMarketCap 20 Index is down 1.74% to $174.31. This index tracks the performance of the top 20 cryptocurrencies. The price chart shows fluctuations, with the market moving from a higher range in early January to a sharp decline toward the end of the month.
In terms of performance, Bitcoin declined 2.01% to $82,990.99. Ethereum also fell 3.06%, to $2,729.35. The crypto market volume stands at $184.18 billion, signaling a reduction in market activity.
XRP experienced a 1.46% drop, reaching $1.7665, while Solana fell by 0.26% to $116.61. The crypto market has been volatile, reflecting negative sentiment in the crypto market as investors react to global economic conditions and uncertainty.
The crypto market shows clear signs of volatility, with its total market cap decreasing as altcoins and top digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum lean toward the negative side.
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Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week. Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more