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Top U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, spent a record $33 billion on stock buybacks in Q1 2026, according to MetaEra on April 15. The surge in buybacks reflects strong profits and relaxed regulations under the Trump administration. With more capital flowing to shareholders, risk-on assets gained momentum as investors shifted their focus. Meanwhile, MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) continues to provide regulatory clarity in the digital asset space.

ME News reports that on April 15 (UTC+8), fueled by rising profits and more relaxed regulatory policies under the Trump administration, the largest U.S. banks collectively invested a record $33 billion in stock buybacks during the first quarter of 2026, significantly surpassing market expectations. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup all executed their largest-ever stock buybacks, while Bank of America and Morgan Stanley achieved their highest buyback levels in several years. Chris Kotowski, senior analyst at Oppenheimer who tracks large bank stocks, said, “Each bank’s actual buyback volume exceeded our model forecasts by 30%, 40%, or even 50%.” Additionally, the Trump administration is implementing the most substantial deregulation of Wall Street since the 2008 financial crisis, allowing banks to allocate more resources toward lending and shareholder returns rather than strengthening capital buffers. (Jin10) (Source: ODAILY)Source:Show originalDisclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.