FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | March 18, 2025

Sovereign Wealth Fund Executive Order by Trump Sparks Market Speculation Around Bitcoin

President Trump ordered the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund within 12 months, to be overseen by former Morgan Stanley banker Grimes. Primarily funded by tariffs, the initiative has fueled speculation in the crypto community about potential Bitcoin investments, though no official confirmation has been made.

February Sets New Record for U.S. Treasury Trading Volume

In February, the U.S. Treasury market hit record highs, with daily trading volumes averaging $1.068 trillion, up 16% year-on-year. The surge was fueled by uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariffs and growing speculation about a Federal Reserve rate cut, as reported by Crisil Coalition Greenwich.

BTC Continues to Serve as a Long-Term Safe Haven

Noelle Acheson, author of Crypto Is Macro Now, views Bitcoin as a long-term safe haven. Although current market sentiment is risk-averse, with macro portfolios cutting exposure and low capital inflows, she expects crypto investments to recover as markets adapt to the changing economic landscape and investor confidence returns.

Paul Atkins Poised for SEC Chair Role as Senate Hearing Set for March 27

President Trump nominated Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner (2002–2008) and Davis Polk corporate lawyer, as SEC chairman. A Senate hearing is set for March 27 to review his qualifications. If confirmed, Atkins is expected to adopt a more collaborative stance toward cryptocurrency regulation.

Bitcoin Drops for Fourth Consecutive Monday, Down 30% Overall

Bitcoin has dropped 30% since late January, falling for four consecutive Mondays, Coinglass reports. The S&P 500 declined 10% in the same period. Velo data shows Monday and Thursday are Bitcoin’s weakest weekdays, while Sunday records the steepest average decline, with prices falling about 1%.

Bitwise Highlights Two Key Types of Bitcoin Holders

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley describes two Bitcoin holder types: investors, who track value in U.S. dollars and focus on financial returns, and savers, who view Bitcoin as a long-term savings tool, measuring wealth by the amount of BTC held, not its dollar equivalent. Each reflects a different mindset toward Bitcoin.

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