• Cathie Wood predicts Trump’s pro-business policies will drive a surge in MA activity among tech startups.
  • ARK CEO Cathie Wood foresees Bitcoin surpassing $1M by 2030 due to its scarcity and growing institutional interest.
  • Deregulation by Trump’s administration may boost liquidity events, benefiting startups and fueling market growth.

Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Investment Management, forecasts a wave of mergers and acquisitions (MA) under Donald Trump’s leadership. She emphasized how changes in Federal Trade Commission (FTC) policies could dismantle barriers that previously limited private-company buyouts. Wood anticipates this regulatory shift will create a favorable business environment for tech startups.  

Wood highlighted the importance of deregulation for the MA landscape. She believes removing these constraints will spark liquidity events.This will enable startups to engage in open and fair market pricing. This development could also provide significant acquisition opportunities for venture-backed firms, supporting broader innovation and market growth.  

Bitcoin’s Growth Potential Reaffirmed 

Wood remains fully bullish on Bitcoin and stands firm on her forecast that Bitcoin will hit $1 million at some point in 2030. She attributed this outlook to the scarcity.  She further believes that the supply for Bitcoin is limited which makes it increasingly more desired than gold.  

According to Wood, Bitcoin offers a unique advantage over gold. While rising gold prices encourage increased production, Bitcoin’s supply remains fixed regardless of demand. Institutional interest, including Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) , continues to support the cryptocurrency’s long-term growth.  

Wood also compared Bitcoin’s $2 trillion market size with gold’s $15 trillion market. This suggests room for exponential growth. The ARK CEO’s optimism is shared by institutional players, further driving Bitcoin’s adoption.  

Pro-Crypto Policies Gain Momentum  

The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance adds further optimism for the industry. This included the nomination of Paul Atkins to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Wood expressed confidence in this policy shift. She noted its alignment with broader innovation and market expansion goals.  
Wood believes regulatory adjustments will empower the crypto sector, positioning it as a vital part of the global economy.

Further, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent statements where he described Bitcoin as a digital form of gold has a positive connotation .  Thus, the shift in regulations and markets of the new administration is expected to drive not only MA but also a general cryptocurrency market. This dual momentum could redefine business landscapes and digital asset adoption in the years ahead.

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