According to Fox News, four months into Trump's second term, Democrats are showing sustained pessimism about their party's direction, which is driving increased political uncertainty in Washington (source: Fox News, May 14, 2025). For traders, this heightened partisan divide and policy unpredictability are contributing to sharp volatility in cryptocurrency markets, as investors react to shifting regulatory signals and fiscal priorities. Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced fluctuating volumes and price swings, reflecting market sensitivity to U.S. political developments and their potential impact on digital asset regulation (source: Fox News, May 14, 2025).