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Bitcoin rose above $97,000 amid growing optimism about impending changes in the US administration. The Digital Assets Subcommittee will push efforts in US crypto legislation. Amid heightened volatility in the crypto market, Bitcoin rose above the $97,000 levels as optimism about the incoming Trump administration continues to fuel the market.
Bitcoin is trading above $97,000
At the time of writing, BTC is trading above $97,000, up about 1.7% in the last 24 hours.
BTC Price in USD Today Despite a week of intense market volatility that saw BTC drop to around $89,000 on January 13, the price of the digital asset has recovered to current levels. The incoming Trump administration with a crypto-oriented cabinet is among the factors that have pushed the price of BTC higher.
Tom Emmer, appointed Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Pro-crypto congressman, Rep. Tom Emmer, has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. Committee Chairman French Hill announced the appointment for the 119th Congress. Today, in a post on X, Emmer mentioned that he is honored to have been selected as vice president of the cabinet. He mentioned the Trump administration and the departure of Gary Gensler from the US SEC, pointing out that the new administration has a great opportunity to ensure that the future of crypto is guided by Americans, with American values. He concluded his message by saying that he looks forward to working with Hill, Bryan Steil and the rest of his colleagues to foster an environment where crypto innovation can thrive.
Tom Emmer via X Emmer has been a defender of crypto, criticizing federal agencies for their hostility to crypto and criticizing former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler for his policies. He also spearheaded the CBDC Anti-Oversight Act to block the Federal Reserve from issuing CBDC without congressional approval in May 2024.
A new era of crypto leadership in the US
Emmer's new appointment mirrors the intensification of crypto regulation and innovation in the US as the country prepares to enter a new era for the digital asset industry. The Digital Assets Subcommittee was established in 2023 and oversees the development of crypto, financial technologies and AI in financial services. According to Hill's statement, the Committee will work to: Develop a regulatory framework that keeps the U.S. as a leader in innovation Protect consumers and investors with a strong regulatory system Regulate the community banking system Ensure that agencies are held accountable for their statutorily directed missions
BTC's bullish market will continue
In addition to the incoming Trump administration set to bring crypto-friendly policies that will support innovation in the US, Bitcoin price was pushed higher by the latest PPI report, which was lower than expected on January 14. All signs indicate that Bitcoin's bull market is far from over, given the future favorable environment for crypto, increasing global adoption, intensifying institutional interest in BTC and the crypto industry, and robust on-chain metrics. BTC could soon recover the important psychological level of $100,000 in a bullish market.