Bank of America opens up crypto configuration, January Federal Reserve signals may trigger a new round of market movement

TokenSherpa · 2026-01-05T09:40:10+00:00

Bank of America allows wealth management advisors to allocate 1% to 4% of client investment portfolios to cryptocurrencies. The new policy will take effect on January 5, 2026. Additionally, Trump is expected to nominate Kevin Hasset as Federal Reserve Chair, and the market's anticipation of a dovish policy could drive up cryptocurrency prices.

TokenSherpa

2026-01-05 09:40:10

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【Crypto World】Breaking news — U.S. banks have given the green light to wealth management advisors, allowing them to recommend clients allocate 1% to 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies. This new policy will officially take effect on January 5, 2026, marking yet another shift in mainstream Wall Street institutions’ attitude towards digital assets.

Meanwhile, the market is also watching another indicator in early January. Rumors that former President Trump plans to nominate Kevin Hasset as Federal Reserve Chair around January 9 have already caused ripples among traders. The market generally expects this personnel change to open a window for dovish policies — expectations of rate cuts heating up, increased market liquidity — all of which are seen as potential drivers for cryptocurrency prices.

From opening the door of traditional finance to cryptocurrencies, to the possible gentle shift in macro policies, expectations for a new cycle are building.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 01-08 08:08

Wow, has Bank of America really opened up? Wall Street is about to get involved. Wait, only 1-4%? Still feels conservative, but it's a signal nonetheless. Hasset's dovish policies when in office, liquidity loosening, can the coin price not rise... January is going to explode, brothers, are you ready? This wave is truly the beginning of institutional entry, it feels different now.

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CafeMinor

· 01-08 05:51

Alright, finally Wall Street is taking it seriously. Although 1% to 4% isn't much, it's a signal. As expected, only a Federal Reserve rate cut can stimulate the market; pure policy benefits are far from enough. If Hasset takes office, liquidity will indeed loosen, but how much it can rise still depends on market sentiment. Wait, is this another round of chopping the leeks? I just want to know why the allocation can't be 5%. That upper limit must be too conservative. Waiting for January 5th to see if institutions will really buy. Expectations of rate cuts + institutional allocation sound good, but don't let it be another mirage.

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SnapshotStriker

· 01-08 03:27

Wow, has Bank of America really loosened up? 1 to 4% isn't insignificant, Wall Street is finally taking it seriously now. All the big institutions are allocating, so what are retail investors still hesitating about? Is it too late? We still need to see how the Hasset rate cut plays out, don't get too excited yet. What does this move by BAC mean? Is liquidity really coming? Wait, it only starts on January 5th? So is the current hype based on expectations or actual demand... Why do I feel this signal is too perfect? I have a feeling there's more to come. Focus on your work and stop daydreaming; institutional entry is ammunition, wake up. Allocations of 1% to 4%, while others are making money, you're still on the sidelines? Is this really different this time? I feel like I've heard similar news many times before.

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SleepTrader

· 01-05 18:08

Wow, is Bank of America really about to make an official announcement? 1 to 4% doesn't sound like much, but this is the breaking of the ice. Wait, Hasset is really in? Then the rate cuts have just begun... Wall Street opening up, I really didn't expect that, this time is different. Will January see a direct takeoff? I can't sit still. The Fed changing personnel feels even more intense than adjusting quotas.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-05 10:10

U.S. banks are starting to allocate to cryptocurrencies, and Wall Street is really getting serious now. 1% to 4%, although it doesn't seem like much, but it's an attitude, and the signaling is huge. Hasset's appearance has raised expectations of interest rate cuts, and liquidity loosening is definitely pushing prices upward. I'm just waiting for a new round of market trends. Are you ready with your bullets?

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ChainWallflower

· 01-05 10:08

Damn, has Bank of America really opened up? Wall Street is about to get involved. Wait, 1% to 4% doesn't seem like much, feels like they're still testing the waters. If Hasset takes the stage, will the rate cut really happen? We'll have to keep an eye on that. Mainstream institutions entering the market is a good sign, but don't celebrate too early, we still need to see how the policies are implemented. The Federal Reserve's move feels a bit interesting, seems like they're paving the way for big capital to enter. This wave of market activity in January should pick up, but I'm still a bit uncertain. This time really feels different, like major events are all happening at once. Speaking of which, once these policies are implemented, how will retail investors cope? They'll get cut again. Feeling a mix of anticipation and fear, after experiencing so many reversals.

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SocialAnxietyStaker

· 01-05 10:08

Wow, US banks are really starting to allocate to crypto. Wall Street is about to jump on board. Wait, can Hasset really cut rates when he takes office? It seems a bit uncertain to me... 1% to 4%? That ratio feels a bit conservative, but at least it's a signal. As rate cut expectations rise, liquidity will loosen, and the crypto world is about to get excited again. Rumors are just rumors; the key is how January will unfold. Anyway, I'm already prepared. This time is really different; institutional entry makes a whole lot of difference.

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ChainPoet

· 01-05 10:05

Now Wall Street is really going all in. The 1% to 4% range doesn't seem like much, but it's officially recognized. The key is the psychological breakthrough. If Trump really pushes Hasset up, with a rate cut cycle and institutional entry, how could we miss this wave of market movement? Wait, the problem is it starts on January 5th? I feel like the timing is a bit tight...

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YieldChaser

· 01-05 10:02

卧槽，美银终于开窗了，1到4%配置啊...华尔街这是真的要入场了吗哈塞特上位的话流动性爆炸，这波节奏要起来了 1月能不能冲一波，就看这两个信号了...坐等起飞天啊，突然感觉今年可能真有机会，还是得多囤点美银这一步棋下得妙，机构抱团进来了等等，1到4%会不会太保守...我们早就all in的人咋办这下子新韭菜得进来送钱了吧哈哈不吹不黑，传统金融这转变快得离谱，敢信吗降息+哈塞特，双重利好叠加...难不成又要飙了

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PoolJumper

· 01-05 09:52

1% to 4%? Haha, that's hilarious. Is this the "embrace" of Wall Street? Too conservative. --- Federal Reserve change + rate cut expectations, I need to think this through carefully. --- Wait, is it true? Starting in January next year? Feels like this wave has already been internally digested. --- It's rumors and expectations again. I just want to know when it will actually be implemented. No matter how nice it sounds now, it's useless. --- With this pace, are they really just messing around or are they serious? Let's see and decide. --- So Wall Street is only now allowing a 1% allocation? What does that indicate... They've already played halfway through.

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