Today, news emerged that the White House has, for the first time, included cryptocurrency and blockchain in the US cybersecurity strategy, marking a new phase in adapting advanced technologies for national defence. The move underscores growing recognition of blockchain's potential not only in finance but also as a tool to strengthen the resilience of the country's digital infrastructure. The official document explicitly states that these technologies must be protected and secured, implying a comprehensive approach to their integration and risk management.

However, alongside the emphasis on security and protection, the strategy contains an aspect that is less welcome for the crypto community. One key element promises to root out criminal infrastructure and cut off its financial exit routes. This wording, together with a recently issued presidential executive order targeting transnational cybercrime, could provide grounds for increased pressure on various segments of the cryptocurrency market.

In particular, crypto mixers, privacy coins, and unregulated services for cashing out crypto may come under scrutiny. These tools, often used to preserve transaction anonymity, can now be treated as potential channels for money laundering and criminal financing. Enhanced regulation and oversight in this area are likely to follow from the strategy, which could affect the accessibility and convenience of these technologies for legitimate users.

In any case, it is clear that the US is moving toward developing the crypto industry. An even more breakthrough step in that direction would be the passage of the CLARITY digital assets bill.

Trading recommendations

Bitcoin

Buyers are currently targeting a return to $69,300, which would open a direct path to $71,300 and then to $73,000. The most distant upside target is the high near $74,600; a break above that would signal attempts to resume the bull market. On the downside, buyers are expected at $66,700. A move back below that area could quickly push BTC toward $64,900, with a further downside target near $62,600.

Ethereum

A clear close above $2,007 would open the way to $2,078. The most distant upside target is the high near $2,169; a break above that would indicate strengthening bullish sentiment and renewed buyer interest. On the downside, buyers are expected at $1,915. A move below that area could quickly send ETH toward $1,845, with a further downside target near $1,783.

What's on the chart

• The red lines represent support and resistance levels, where price is expected to either pause or react sharply.
• The green line shows the 50-day moving average.
• The blue line is the 100-day moving average.
• The lime line is the 200-day moving average.

Price testing or crossing any of these moving averages often either halts movement or injects fresh momentum into the market.