Yes, various world players look to each other to see what precedents are set, why they are set, and if such precedents make sense in their own countries or geographical areas. We have to pay attention to major events that have a tangible outcome for cryptocurrency price. In 2014, it was Mt Gox and the dwindling interest after bitcoin's first halving. In 2017 it was the momentum from the 2nd bitcoin halving combined with the explosion of Eth, smart contracts, and ICOs which made the perfect recipe for a surge of interest and cash. 2018 has been pretty boring. 2019 could be boring as well. But eventually, bitcoin will halve again, ETFs will come, and another recipe for a price explosion can come as well. If we see ETF and institutional entrance sprinkled in we may just see sustained price action with modest upward movement. If it all happens at once and combines with bitcoin halving momentum... well... don't stand too close to the sun lol