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<p>John Reed Stark, a former official at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnReedStark/status/1744025132295729612" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">provided</a> a stark viewpoint on the factors influencing cryptocurrency prices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Stark identifies two main reasons for the rise in crypto values: the absence of regulatory oversight and the speculative nature of crypto investments driven by the 'greater fool' theory.</p>
<h2 id="the-impact-of-inadequate-regulation">The impact of inadequate regulation</h2>
<p>Stark emphasizes that the lack of regulatory oversight in the crypto market is a primary factor for its price volatility.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He argues that this unregulated landscape allows for market manipulations, contributing significantly to the unpredictability and instability of cryptocurrency prices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to Stark, the absence of traditional financial safeguards like analytical valuations, earnings reports, and regulatory exams leaves the market open to speculative excesses and potential financial misconduct.</p>
<h2 id="the-greater-fool-theory">The "greater fool" theory</h2>
<p>The second key reason <a href="https://u.today/former-sec-attorney-john-reed-stark-bashes-nfts-calls-crypto-affinity-fraud" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stark</a> points out is the speculative nature of cryptocurrency investments, largely driven by the 'greater fool' theory.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Investors buy overvalued crypto assets with the expectation of selling them at higher prices, relying on finding someone else (the "greater fool") to purchase them.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This cycle of speculative buying and selling continues until no more buyers are willing to pay inflated prices, leading to a market crash. Stark's analysis suggests that the value of cryptocurrencies is often not intrinsic but is propelled by hype, fear of missing out (FOMO), and the speculative motives of investors.</p>
<p>Stark further expands his criticism to the concept of a Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). He describes it as another potential pitfall for investors, likening it to a Ponzi scheme and a form of predatory inclusion that disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities.</p>

Former SEC Official Names Two Key Reasons Why Crypto Prices Go Up

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