#AltcoinETFsPostponed While crypto observers agree the long-term impacts of these moves are not yet clear, key players in the crypto industry see Trump’s early changes as wins in their own rights.

The persistent positivity remains even as Trump’s other policy moves, from the trade war to the launch of meme coins, create new frustrations for some in the crypto industry.

“The big picture here is tremendous, and we have a long-term perspective, we invest for the long term from our seat [and] it’s as good as it could possibly be,” said Nic Carter, a founding partner at crypto investment firm Castle Island Ventures.