Gensler calls out crypto hype—again: Bitcoin aside, ‘it’s a risk asset’
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler isn’t letting crypto enthusiasts off the hook anytime soon.
- Gary Gensler doubles down on skepticism, calling most cryptocurrencies (beyond Bitcoin and USD-backed stablecoins) speculative assets lacking fundamental value.
- Investor caution is key, as Gensler warns that political narratives and ETF hype don’t reduce the underlying volatility or risk.
- Regulation vs. innovation: Gensler maintains that protecting investors and fostering crypto innovation can coexist, despite ongoing sector mistrust.
In a recent Bloomberg interview , he reminded the market that most digital tokens remain speculative, volatile, and poorly understood by retail investors—even as the Trump administration and politicians increasingly talk up the sector.
“Look, I think it’s a risk asset,” Gensler said . “And the American public and the worldwide public have been fascinated with cryptocurrencies, but it’s a highly speculative, volatile asset.”
He reiterated a long-standing refrain: outside of Bitcoin and dollar-backed stablecoins, most tokens lack real value drivers like cash flows, dividends, or intrinsic utility. In other words, don’t mistake flashy headlines or political narratives for a sound investment.
Gensler’s tone echoes warnings he issued throughout his SEC tenure, when he flagged thousands of tokens as risky and spotlighted frauds, including the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire.
Even as Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, Gensler pointed out the irony: markets are gravitating toward “centralized” structures—like ETFs—despite crypto’s decentralized promise. He frames this as a natural evolution akin to gold and silver investing: investors want accessibility, regulation, and some reassurance.
Through it all, Gensler maintains that regulation and innovation aren’t enemies. Protecting investors, he argues, is a prerequisite for the sector’s long-term survival.
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