In an exclusive interview with CNBC, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made critical statements on a range of topics, from volatility in the cryptocurrency market to regulatory changes.
Bessent criticized some firms in the industry for obstructing legal regulations and stated that the clarity law, known as the “Clarity Act,” should be enacted as soon as possible.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered important messages about the future of the cryptocurrency market and the Trump administration’s digital asset strategy. Bessent, who considers Bitcoin a representative of the cryptocurrency market, stated that the current sharp declines in the market are consistent with historical cycles.
Bessent, evaluating the sharp price movements in Bitcoin, stated that high volatility is inherent in cryptocurrencies. He noted that historical data shows Bitcoin experiences average sell-offs of 58%, and a similar situation is currently observed.
Bessent said, “Crypto holders are mostly long-term investors and are used to this volatility; however, it is very important for everyone to know what they are buying.”
Bessent stated that some of the market volatility was “self-generated,” highlighting the lack of legal clarity. The Treasury Secretary warned about the “Clarity Bill” (Market Structure and Clarity Act), which both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are working on. He stated that some crypto firms were obstructing the process by arguing that “no law is better than the current draft,” which he said was detrimental to the entire crypto community.
Bessent said that the passage of this law would bring great confidence and relief to the market, eliminating uncertainty.
The minister stated that it is critical for the law to reach President Trump’s desk this spring; a potential change in politics could result in this opportunity being lost.
*This is not investment advice.