The latest statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin — thanking Donald Trump and noting that Russian-American relations "are starting to improve" — could have some positive effects on the crypto market, both directly and indirectly, specifically:
💡 1. Reduced geopolitical tension = Increased risk appetite
Improved relations between the two military and economic superpowers will help alleviate concerns about conflict, especially in the context of a world already strained by the Ukraine war, the Middle East, and US-China tensions.
Financial markets often react positively to a conciliatory backdrop. This drives capital into high-volatility assets with significant profit potential — such as crypto.
💸 2. Trump's policies tend to be "pro-crypto"
If Putin's statement implies support for Trump’s re-election, this is a plus for expectations of a more lenient crypto policy in the US, the country with the biggest influence on the global market.
Trump once said: "Bitcoin is an opportunity," and his team is becoming increasingly close to Web3 businesses, stablecoins, NFTs...
🔍 3. Russia may turn to crypto to reduce USD dependence
In the context of being financially isolated by the West, Russia has shown interest in using crypto, stablecoins, and even CBDCs for cross-border payments.
If US-Russian relations become less tense, Russia could gain better access to technology and liquidity, boosting new capital flows into the cryptocurrency market.
🧠 In summary:
✅ Warming US-Russia relations = reduced global fears
✅ Trump tends to support crypto
✅ Russia may help increase the real use demand for crypto