SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration. His resignation fuels a crypto rally, with Bitcoin nearing $100K.
Author: Tanishq Bodh
Written On: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:13:17 GMT
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced plans to step down on January 20, 2025, the day President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated.
The 67-year-old’s tenure was marked by a strict regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies and efforts to overhaul stock trading systems. His imminent departure has further fueled a bullish sentiment in the crypto market, already rallying on the back of Trump’s election victory.
News of Gensler’s resignation has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC), already experiencing a meteoric rise post-election, surged to $98,000 at the time of writing, inching closer to the historic $100K milestone.
Market analysts speculate that Gensler’s departure could signal a more lenient regulatory approach under new SEC leadership, potentially fostering greater innovation and investment in the crypto space.
While his policies drew criticism from the crypto community, many traditional investors and consumer advocacy groups applauded his focus on market integrity.
Gensler’s departure will leave the SEC under the leadership of an acting chair until a permanent replacement is confirmed. Speculation about a more crypto-friendly successor has fueled optimism among investors, with pro-crypto regulatory shifts expected in the coming months.
With Gensler stepping down and Trump’s administration likely to appoint a new SEC chair, the cryptocurrency market is bracing for transformative changes. Bitcoin looks stronger than ever and can break $100K anytime soon, The sentiment in the space has been very optimistic.
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