Fed's Waller: Trump-induced crypto rally losing steam, euphoria fading

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Firstpost•10-02-2026, 14:37
Fed's Waller: Trump-induced crypto rally losing steam, euphoria fading
- •Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller states optimism in crypto markets post-Trump election is fading.
- •Waller notes renewed turbulence in digital assets, with Bitcoin sharply retreating from recent highs.
- •He suggests recent weakness reflects cooling post-election enthusiasm and failure to pass the "Clarity Act."
- •Waller emphasizes boom-and-bust cycles are inherent to crypto, calling them "winters."
- •Crypto's deeper integration with mainstream finance amplifies price swings, leading to risk adjustments and selloffs.
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