$ETH

Introduction**: Ethereum is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency (after Bitcoin) and is a blockchain platform that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).

- **Impact of Trump Policies**:

- **Regulatory Attitude**: Trump's past attitude towards cryptocurrencies has been complex; he criticized Bitcoin but later accepted NFTs and crypto donations. If he adjusts policies in 2025, it could impact U.S. regulation of cryptocurrencies.

- **Taxes and Tariffs**: Cryptocurrency transactions themselves do not involve tariffs, but if Trump suspends new tariffs, it could indirectly benefit international trade in blockchain hardware (such as mining machines).