Animoca’s Yat Siu Says Crypto’s “Trump Moment” Is Over as Market Shifts to Fundamentals 2026

Crypto’s “Trump Moment” is Losing Steam, Declares Yat

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said that the cryptocurrency market has now passed the so-called “Trump moment,” a period of time in which the market was full of optimism because of the political influence factor. Yat Siu said that the market has now passed that moment because the market is no longer dependent on political stories but on structural factors.

He stated that the initial interest that resulted from political events in the US did not provide long-term regulation nor market momentum. The crypto markets are now entering a mature market that depends on the fundamentals rather than market sentiment.

Crypto Market Shifts Toward Infrastructure and Utility

Yat Siu added that institutional involvement and structural buildout have become strong determining factors for the crypto market. He said that Bitcoin is increasingly regarded as a type of reserve, with other digital assets needing to prove their utility to justify their existence.

This transition mirrors the wider industry shift away from short-term trading behaviors toward sustainable business models, compliance readiness, and practical blockchain applications across sectors.

The Significance of Regulation in the Crypto Evolution Process

A prominent element that will continue to influence the next phase of the growth of crypto markets is clarity in regulation. This was emphasized by Yat Siu, who noted that a clearer understanding is essential in gaining trust among institutional investors in order to incorporate digital currency into the mainstream market.

However, he further stated that current global discussions on regulations indicate that the cryptocurrency markets are no longer on the periphery but are instead being mainstreamed within economic planning.

Animoca Brands and Long-Term Strategy

One of the key investors in Web3 and Blockchain technologies, Animoca Brands, is ready for the changing scenarios. They are still engaged in their core areas of digital property rights, Blockchain infrastructure, and development based on adoption trends.

As per Yat Siu, the closing of the politically driven crypto era marks the beginning of a maturing industry. The future of the crypto market, as per him, will not be governed by political promises but will instead revolve around value, good governance, and innovation.