The recent election of President-elect Donald Trump has sparked optimism among Wall Street bankers and financial institutions, who anticipate a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, expressed that bankers are 'dancing in the street' with expectations that Trump's administration will cut regulatory red tape, potentially increasing M&A deals. Bank of America and Goldman Sachs also foresee a boost in M&A and IPO activities, driven by deregulation. JPMorgan's Pinto echoed similar sentiments, predicting an increase in M&A deals. Small and mid-sized bank stocks are expected to benefit as investors increase their investments in passive ETFs. Jefferies also identified cheap stocks that could see sharp postelection gains. The positive sentiment extends to the crypto market, with a busy week of M&A signaling potential for more deals. Overall, the financial sector is gearing up for significant growth, driven by anticipated regulatory rollbacks and increased deal-making activity.