John Bollinger Signals "Return to Business" That Could Change the Outlook for Bitcoin and XRP

John Bollinger, the creator of the famous "Bollinger Bands" indicator, broke a long silence on cryptocurrencies by publishing a resonant post on X. The legendary trader directly links the sluggish crypto market performance to the capital drain by government-affiliated entities.

In his message, John Bollinger expressed doubts about the actions of the current U.S. administration, asking whether it was "done sucking capital out of the crypto space".

He called on the community to assess the scale of capital outflows and the impact of this process on the market, emphasizing that "it would be nice to get back to business" - a phrase that reflects the general sentiment of large investors tired of prolonged uncertainty.

Can't help but wonder if the current adminstation is done sucking capital out of the crypto space. Perhaps one of you can figiure out how much capital they have removed from the spcae and make an estiamte of the impact. Be nice to get back to business! $BTC $ETH $LTC $XRP #crypto

— John Bollinger (@bbands) April 21, 2026

Against the backdrop of easing tensions in the Middle East and Bitcoin stabilizing above $75,000, Bollinger's question appears as an attempt to identify a bottom in the cycle of government pressure.

Does the Fed's new direction align with Bollinger's vision?

Bollinger's remarks came against the backdrop of a notable statement from a potential successor to Jerome Powell. During hearings in the Senate Banking Committee, , responding to a question from Senator Cynthia Lummis about the need to integrate digital assets into the U.S. financial industry, answered "Yes", stating that digital assets are already part of the fabric of the financial services industry in the United States.