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While UK fiscal policy can influence investor sentiment and disposable income, this specific issue is minor and localized. Crypto markets remain driven by global macro factors such as US interest rate expectations, regulatory clarity, and on-chain metrics. The current bearish sentiment (Fear & Greed at 29) reflects broader risk-off positioning rather than UK tax policy.

Burnham retracts previous suggestion to increase the tax-free personal allowance, which he had previously highlighted as a major issue in the Makerfield by-election.

Burnham Backs Down on Tax Allowance Pledge, Raising Questions for UK Crypto Investors

Burnham's tax allowance U-turn signals UK Treasury's revenue hunger, paving the way for stricter crypto tax enforcement and potential capital gains reporting mandates.