According to Milk Road (@MilkRoadDaily), approximately 60% of capital held on top U.S. wealth platforms—equivalent to $31.16 trillion—is either completely barred from accessing Bitcoin or is subject to allocation restrictions. This significant barrier to entry limits institutional and retail trading flows, potentially capping short-term Bitcoin demand and volatility. For traders, the restricted access means that any regulatory changes enabling broader Bitcoin exposure could trigger rapid influxes of new capital, impacting price discovery and liquidity. Source: Milk Road on Twitter, May 3, 2025.

According to Crypto Rover, the U.S. Treasury has removed Tornado Cash from the OFAC sanctions list, allowing U.S. individuals to legally engage with the platform. This could lead to increased trading activity for Tornado Cash, as regulatory barriers are lifted, making it more accessible to U.S. traders and investors. Traders should monitor market reactions and potential shifts in liquidity as this development unfolds.

According to Nathan McCauley, banks expressed interest in collaborating with cryptocurrency firms but faced regulatory barriers preventing such partnerships. This development highlights ongoing regulatory challenges in integrating traditional finance with the crypto sector, potentially affecting market liquidity and institutional investment.