President Donald Trump is showing strong and clear support for the cryptocurrency industry. Throughout his campaign, he committed to supporting this sector, and now he is turning those promises into action. By appointing advisors and cabinet members with a friendly attitude towards cryptocurrency, while also establishing the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund and the U.S. digital asset reserve, Trump is laying the groundwork to make America the crypto center of the world.

Recently, he announced a cryptocurrency policy roadmap aimed at promoting the development of the sector. This roadmap could profoundly impact Ethereum (ETH)—the second-largest cryptocurrency globally—in three main ways:

One of the biggest barriers for crypto businesses and investors in the U.S. is the lack of clarity in regulatory frameworks. For many years, companies and banks have been concerned about regulatory scrutiny, leading to punitive measures due to the absence of a unified legal framework to comply with.

Trump's presence and open views have changed this atmosphere. His administration is pushing Congress to enact laws to fill the legal gaps, specifically granting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight over the cryptocurrency spot market.

This will be a significant victory for the crypto business, helping to avoid the risk of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposing a strict securities regulatory framework on the entire industry. The Clarity Act has been passed by the House of Representatives, laying the foundation for a clear legal framework, and is awaiting Senate approval.

2. Integrating DeFi into Traditional Finance

In the policy document, the White House calls on Congress to enact legislation recognizing the potential of DeFi (decentralized finance) and promoting the integration of this technology into the mainstream financial system.

This is particularly important for Ethereum—the leading blockchain platform for DeFi. On Ethereum, smart contracts allow agreements to be executed automatically when predetermined conditions are met.

For example, in real estate transactions, when the buyer completes the provision of valid documents, meets the conditions, and pays the deposit, smart contracts can automatically transfer ownership of the property.

According to Cryptopedia from the Gemini exchange, over 50% of decentralized applications (DApps) are running on Ethereum, with more than 600,000 regular users. The widespread adoption of DeFi in traditional finance will create a significant advantage for Ethereum.

3. Promoting the Development of Stablecoins

Another important step is Trump's signing of the Genius Act, which lays the foundation for the legal framework for using stablecoins in the payment system. Stablecoins are a type of digital currency pegged to fiat currency or commodities (usually USD).

Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent strongly support stablecoins, as issuing companies can use U.S. Treasury bonds as collateral. This not only supports the stablecoin industry but also increases demand for U.S. bonds, helping the government address the public debt issue.

According to the White House, the widespread adoption of USD-pegged stablecoins will modernize payment infrastructure and replace outdated, costly systems.

Currently, the two largest stablecoins in the world are Tether (USDT) and USDC, which are primarily issued on the Ethereum network. According to Binance, about 70% of stablecoin trading volume is being conducted on Ethereum—meaning that any expansion of stablecoins will directly benefit Ethereum.

Conclusion

With strong backing from the Trump administration, along with policies aimed at removing legal barriers, integrating DeFi into traditional finance, and expanding the use of stablecoins, Ethereum stands before a significant growth opportunity. If these plans are fully implemented, the U.S. could not only become the global crypto hub but Ethereum could also solidify its position as the leading blockchain platform in the field of decentralized finance.