#Trump100Days crypto world was heating up. Bitcoin was worth about $1,000 in January 2017 — and by the end of the year, it would soar to nearly $20,000. Investors and tech folks were starting to take it seriously.

3. U.S. Government Was Watching Quietly

Agencies like the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) started warning people about crypto scams and unregulated trading. They weren’t making major moves yet, but they were paying attention.