Industry Shifts Amidst Policy Challenges
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, announced that crypto's expected "Trump trade" for 2025 failed to occur due to policy challenges impacting risk assets like Bitcoin. The situation emphasized a shift toward regulatory compliance and utility tokens in 2026, marking an industry progression away from speculative trading.
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, recently addressed the shifting landscape in the cryptocurrency sector. Crypto’s anticipated “Trump trade” did not materialize, influencing the sector to pivot toward utility tokenization and regulatory compliance in the upcoming year. According to Siu, the policies affecting risk assets, including Bitcoin, have necessitated significant changes. These shifts emphasize the importance of utility and regulatory adherence as key components for future progress within the crypto industry.
Utility Tokenization Shapes 2026 Crypto Future
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, recently addressed the shifting landscape in the cryptocurrency sector. Crypto’s anticipated “Trump trade” did not materialize, influencing the sector to pivot toward utility tokenization and regulatory compliance in the upcoming year.
According to Siu, the policies affecting risk assets, including Bitcoin, have necessitated significant changes. These shifts emphasize the importance of utility and regulatory adherence as key components for future progress within the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Faces Fourth Yearly Drop, Market Responds
Market players have experienced substantial changes as Bitcoin faced its fourth consecutive annual decline in 2025. Animoca Brands plans to pursue a reverse merger IPO, emphasizing the need for a sturdy foundation in a fluctuating market environment. Yat Siu, Co-founder, Animoca Brands, stated, "If I had to give it a grade, I would say B-/C+", on Trump's 2025 impact, adding traders treated crypto as his 'first child,' but 'we’re probably his third, fourth or fifth child, maybe even an eighth child.'"
Future regulatory measures are expected to bring clarity and transform the token landscape, as highlighted by the anticipated GENIUS Act. Focus will likely shift towards compliance-oriented frameworks, building trust and stability within the market.
Regulatory Clarity to Reshape Crypto Markets
The recent market adjustments are reminiscent of past speculative bubbles observed in the crypto space. The rapid liquidity shifts highlight the vulnerability of memecoin trends when compared to mature digital assets.
Insights from Kanalcoin suggest that the upcoming regulatory changes can substantially influence market dynamics. As compliance grows, analysts predict more stable investment environments, reducing volatility in speculative asset classes.