Bitcoin Price Volatility and Executive Orders Impacting Crypto

Bitcoin price volatility, shifting narratives in crypto, and U.S. President Trump’s executive orders have shaken down the cryptocurrency ecosystem in less than 50 days of his administration. Crypto.news interviewed top women executives at blockchain and crypto firms to gather their insights and unpack the recent developments.

Table of Contents

• Rachel Conlan, Global CMO, Binance
• Chrissy Hill, Chief Counsel/Interim COO, Parity Technologies
• Kyla Curley, Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator and Partner, StoneTurn
• Agne Linge, Head of Growth, WeFi

Rachel Conlan, Global CMO, Binance

Rachel Conlan opens with comments on Binance’s growth trajectory, fueled by increasing crypto adoption and institutional interest in the U.S. Conlan says that in Latin America alone, Binance recorded a 116% surge in crypto adoption in 2024 and reached 55 million users.

95% of these users plan to expand their holdings in 2025 as Binance surpasses 250 million registered users. With a mission of onboarding 1 billion users, the cryptocurrency exchange maintains optimism for positive regulatory shifts and greater institutional adoption in the U.S.

Conlan remarked:
> “U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance has reignited global interest, potentially acting as a catalyst for increased adoption and regulatory clarity. With the approval of Bitcoin ETFs boosting investor confidence, Binance is poised to support the growing interest in the market, reinforcing its role as a preferred platform for both retail and institutional users.”

Discussing the ongoing Bitcoin price cycle’s top narrative, memecoins, Conlan says:
> “Memecoins have definitely lowered the barrier to entry for new participants in crypto trading, attracting and engaging a diverse audience with their viral and trendy appeal and community-driven narratives.”

Conlan highlighted how few memecoin projects have expanded their ecosystems and offered significant features, indicating a shift toward sustainability.

She believes,
> “Memecoins may continue to play an important role in the crypto ecosystem, functioning as both an entry point for new investors and a driving force for greater crypto adoption.”

Regarding ETF approvals in 2025, Conlan states:
> “With increasing institutional interest and regulatory clarity, the industry is optimistic about the expansion of ETF offerings to include other major digital assets.”

Conlan further noted that Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve proposal has initiated important discussions about the future role of digital assets in finance, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to lead in blockchain innovation.

Chrissy Hill, Chief Counsel/Interim COO, Parity Technologies

Chrissy Hill from Parity.io discussed Trump’s White House Crypto Summit, suggesting it signifies top-level political support for the crypto industry. Hill views the summit as evidence that the U.S. is positioning itself as a leader in the digital realm.

> “The line of token selection reflects the ‘Made in USA’ concept. The discussion remains open for other tokens to join the strategic reserve.”

Hill spoke about the upcoming SEC crypto roundtable and stressed the need for educator policymakers on digital assets fundamentals. She encourages women in crypto to embrace opportunities and the digital world’s potential.

Kyla Curley, Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator and Partner, StoneTurn

Kyla Curley expressed expectations for the upcoming SEC crypto roundtable, emphasizing that the Trump Administration is generally welcoming to the crypto industry.

> “Fraud is not good for business, and the industry wants to work with The Administration to ensure the business-side thrives.”

Curley believes traditional financial institutions are recognizing the inherent value of crypto but are cautious due to past fraudulent activities. She warns of the inherent risks associated with memecoins and highlights the SEC’s guidance on crypto regulations.

Agne Linge, Head of Growth, WeFi

Agne Linge commented on the crypto market’s volatility, linking it to geopolitical factors such as tariffs. She noted that expectations regarding the U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve appear to be mixed.

> “The Bitcoin reserve shift might benefit the coin in the long term, dependent on its implementation.”

Despite the potential for growth, Linge cautioned about upcoming challenges for the crypto market, including regulatory changes and investor uncertainties.

Disclosure: The views expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views of crypto.news’ editorial.