Trump policies could take DeFi, BTC staking mainstream — RedStone co-founder
Donald Trump’s presidency, starting in 2025, has fueled speculation within the cryptocurrency industry about his administration’s potential impact on digital finance.
In an interview with Cointelegraph, Marcin Kaźmierczak, co-founder and chief operations officer at RedStone, suggested that the incoming Trump administration “could drastically propel” the expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi):
“Such an administration could champion policies that push DeFi from niche to mainstream, catalyzing an influx of innovation and investment,” Kaźmierczak said.
He also noted that Bitcoin ( BTC ) price surges “typically” trigger increased DeFi service activity. “As BTC escalates, it doesn’t just climb in isolation; it lifts the entire DeFi sector,” he added.
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Pro-crypto policies for DeFi growth
Kaźmierczak suggested that Trump’s administration might adopt crypto-friendly policies, easing regulatory barriers and encouraging innovation.
“With Trump at the helm, expect a bullish wave across DeFi platforms, potentially rewriting the rules of digi-fi,” he said, referencing Trump and his team forking Aave and creating World Liberty Financial (WLFI) .
However, the launch of Trump’s WLFI token on Oct. 16 was underwhelming. By 10:00 am UTC on Oct. 17, only 848.63 million, or 4.24% of the WLFI supply, had been sold.
Issues included a complex buying process, limited access, and technical difficulties on the project’s website, prompting some to label the initiative as a “grift.”
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Can Bitcoin staking become a new investment standard?
Kaźmierczak also pointed to Bitcoin staking as a potential game-changer, particularly as BTC approaches the $100,000 mark:
“The psychological impact [...] could open an era where BTC staking becomes as commonplace as stock dividends, attracting a broader spectrum of investors from retail to massive institutional funds.”
The implications of BTC’s potential dual-functionality — becoming a store of value and a source of income, particularly when close to hitting $100,000 — could impact both BTC and DeFi.
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Increasing BTC’s appeal through staking incentivizes long-term holding, which could result in reduced selling pressure. However, price volatility could still impact this.
Kaźmierczak said that BTC’s “notorious volatility” functions as both “a magnet for traders and a minefield for the market,” creating an unpredictability that can “deter conservative investors and skate the confidence of participants.
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