The investment vehicles will be components of Truth.Fi, the new financial services and fintech brand that debuted on Jan. 29.
Federal law strictly regulates payments to government officials and bars gift solicitation, Public Citizen said.
In a recent client note, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $500,000 by the end of 2028. The executive attributed BTC’s potential extraordinary price rise to two major factors. Factors Propelling BTC Price While 2024 was a landmark year for the world’s largest cryptocurrency – seeing it reach multiple all-time highs (ATH) and surpass $100,000 for the first time – 2025 has seen more moderate price action. Since January 1, BTC has climbed from around $94,000 to $98,486 as of February 5. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid NASDAQ Decline, Analyst Calls It ‘Extremely Bullish’ However, Kendrick believes that from the latter half of 2025 through 2028, Bitcoin could enter another parabolic growth phase. He forecasts BTC reaching $200,000 by the end of 2025, $300,000 by the end of 2026, $400,000 by the end of 2027, and ultimately $500,000 by the end of 2028. Kendrick attributes this ambitious price trajectory to two key factors: improved investor access and decreasing volatility. The approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US in January 2024 significantly simplified investor access to BTC. Additionally, as Bitcoin’s price and market capitalization grow, its volatility has been decreasing. A larger market cap makes it more difficult for any single trader or entity to manipulate BTC’s price. Kendrick expects this trend to continue as ETF markets mature and supporting financial infrastructure within the crypto market strengthens. Kendrick added: The ETFs have attracted a net $39 billion of inflows so far, supporting the theory of pent-up demand being unleashed by increased access. Donald Trump’s January 23 order that the administration evaluate a potential national digital assets stockpile is also important, as this could encourage other central banks to consider Bitcoin investments. If Trump’s administration moves forward with establishing a national digital assets reserve, Bitcoin’s volatility could decline even further. This could attract traditionally risk-averse investors who were previously hesitant due to BTC’s price swings. Bitcoin Price Forecasts Have Bullish Undertones Over the past few days, BTC has faced increased volatility, briefly plummeting to $91,000 amid concerns over US trade tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. However, analysts remain confident in Bitcoin’s long-term bullish outlook. Related Reading: Bitcoin Withstands DeepSeek Dip And FOMC Volatility – How Close Is A New ATH? For instance, seasoned crypto trader Alex Becker recently stated that a $150,000 price target for BTC is too conservative. Likewise, a report by CryptoQuant predicts BTC could reach anywhere between $145,000 and $249,000 under a Trump administration. On-chain data also suggests that Bitcoin ‘whales’ – investors controlling crypto wallets with large BTC holdings – are positioning themselves for a bullish price trajectory, signaling confidence in BTC’s long-term growth under the Trump regime. At press time, BTC trades at $98,486, down 1.3% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from TradingView.com
Caroline Pham, the agency's acting chairman, is scheduling an experts roundtable to reset the CFTC's course on this "sinkhole of legal uncertainty."
In an escalation of global economic friction, President Trump’s imposed tariffs have roiled financial markets this week, cutting across both equities, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Yet a new memo from Bitwise Asset Management suggests that these headwinds might ultimately propel Bitcoin to new heights—regardless of whether Trump’s strategy succeeds or fails. At the beginning of the week, the crypto market witnessed a severe sell-off. Bitcoin declined by about 5%, while Ethereum and XRP suffered even sharper losses—17% and 18%, respectively. The immediate catalyst was Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on China. In retaliation, those trading partners announced countermeasures of their own. Related Reading: Key Indicator Signals DCA Opportunity Amid Bitcoin Buyer Momentum The US dollar reacted by jumping more than 1% against major currencies. That, combined with lingering weekend illiquidity in crypto markets, triggered a wave of forced liquidations as leveraged traders sold into the downdraft. According to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, as much as $10 billion in leveraged positions was wiped out in what he described as “the largest liquidation event in crypto’s history.” Despite the dramatic price action, Bitwise’s Head of Alpha Strategies, Jeffrey Park, remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s trajectory. He points to two guiding ideas that shape his bullish thesis: the ‘Triffin Dilemma’ and President Trump’s broader aim to restructure America’s trade dynamics. The Triffin Dilemma highlights the conflict between a currency serving as a global reserve—generating consistent demand and overvaluation—and the need to run persistent trade deficits to supply enough currency abroad. While this status allows the US to borrow cheaply, it also puts sustained pressure on domestic manufacturing and exports. “Trump wants to get rid of the negatives, but keep the positives,” Park explains, suggesting that tariffs may be a negotiating tool to compel other nations to the table—reminiscent of the 1985 Plaza Accord, which devalued the dollar in coordination with other major economies. The Two Scenarios: Bitcoin Wins, Fiat Loses Park argues that Bitcoin stands to benefit under two distinct outcomes of Trump’s current trade policy: Scenario 1: Trump Succeeds in Weakening the Dollar (While Keeping Rates Low) If Trump can maneuver a multilateral agreement—akin to a ‘Plaza Accord 2.0’—to reduce the dollar’s overvaluation without boosting long-term interest rates, risk appetite among US investors could surge. In this environment, a non-sovereign asset like Bitcoin, free from capital controls and dilution, would likely attract additional inflows. Meanwhile, other nations grappling with the fallout of a weaker dollar might deploy fiscal and monetary stimulus to support their economies, potentially driving even more capital toward alternative assets like Bitcoin. Related Reading: After The Bitcoin Crash: Will It Rise Or Drop Again? 5 Key Indicators “If Trump can bully his way into the position, there’s no asset better positioned than bitcoin. Lower rates will spark the risk appetite of US investors, sending prices high. Abroad, countries will face weakened economies, and will turn to classic economic stimulus to compensate, leading again to higher bitcoin prices,” Park argues. Scenario 2: A Prolonged Trade War And Massive Money Printing If Trump fails to secure a broad-based deal and the trade war grinds on, global economic weakness would almost certainly invite extensive monetary stimulus from central banks. Historically, such large-scale liquidity injections have been bullish for Bitcoin, as investors seek deflationary and decentralized assets insulated from central bank policies “And what if he fails? What if, instead, we get a sustained tariff war? Our high-conviction view is the resulting economic weakness will lead to money printing on a scale larger than we’ve ever seen. And historically, such stimulus has been extraordinarily good for bitcoin,” Park says.. At press time, BTC traded at $98,557. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill said the agency is overhauling its crypto approach, just as U.S. senators examined regulators keeping banks out of crypto.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Memecoins have been the leading narrative of the cycle after surpassing all expectations and becoming the top-performing sector of 2024. As we navigate 2025’s crypto market, emerging sectors like Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents could rival memecoins’ narrative mindshare. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) $200 Level Recovery Looks ‘Very Solid’, Is The Bleeding Over? Memecoins Defined 2024’s Crypto Market On Tuesday, Binance Research shared its “Full-Year 2024 & Themes for 2025” report, crowning memecoins as the “Defining Narrative of 2024. The platform highlighted the sector’s outstanding performance last year, which drove significant attention to the crypto market. According to the report, memecoins played a “significant role in onboarding new users to the crypto space and offer a unique way to monetize attention in the social media era.” Additionally, the notion of “so-called ‘blue-chip’ memes” served as a testament to the “growth and diversity of the memecoin market and its structure,” the report noted. The crypto community saw the creation of various sub-sectors within the memecoin space, encapsulating the events that shaped the year. For instance, PolitiFi tokens, which rose amid the American electoral campaign, recorded the many changes in the political landscape through these tokens. This narrative eventually led to the launch of the Solana-based TRUMP memecoin, the first-ever token officially backed by a politician. The memecoin was created in January to “celebrate Courage & Strength” after the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump. Binance Research points out that memecoins meteoric rise could be attributed to various factors, including increased transparency and a perception of fairness, accessibility, and addressing users’ frustration with the “low float, high FDV” issue. Additionally, it noted the sector’s high-risk, high-reward nature appears to have fulfilled the industry’s search for the first crypto AAA game. The report argues that the “thrill of creating memecoins of the smallest moments in cultures” trade them into “sky-high valuations” could be perceived as a game, keeping the community invested in the sector and increasing its popularity. AI Agents: The Growing Narrative Second to memecoins, the AI crypto sector took 12.6% of the narrative mindshare in 2024, opening the stage for the market’s “newer fascination,” AI Agents. This sub-sector captured investors’ attention throughout Q3 2024, fueled by Truth Terminal and GOAT’s growing popularity, and became a leading narrative in recent months. AI agents, initially sparked by Truth Terminal and $GOAT, have captured the market since October and become a dominant narrative. Infrastructure providers like Virtuals Protocol (G.A.M.E. framework) and ai16z (ElizaOS framework) have been key players. The sector has also faced backlash from the crypto community. Some investors consider the new trend “worse than other past trends,” arguing that it is “overrated.” Similarly, an anonymous poll showed that Solana founders consider AI agent tokens to be overhyped. Nonetheless, it has continuously evolved and has “lots more in development.” As of this writing, the sector has a market capitalization of $7.84 billion, according to CoinGecko data. What’s Next? Binance Research pointed out the issue of memecoin longevity, as many of the tokens see a rapid rise and fall. It considers that, despite not all tokens having the level of popularity to stand the test of time, memecoins are “likely to have some staying power” in some form. Related Reading: TRUMP Coin Tanks 18%—Even Donald Trump Couldn’t Save It Meanwhile, AI Agents are significantly earlier in their development but share the “power to onboard users (AI is a key topic across business and finance) and monetize attention.” As a result, the growth of the “AI x crypto” intersection is almost certain. The report concludes that the “entry of web2 into AI Agents, and the rapid development and anticipated trajectory of AI x crypto” are some of the key areas to watch this year. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) enjoyed a brief sigh of relief yesterday as the US delayed its proposed 25% trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada by a month. However, the US proceeded with its 10% tariffs on China, prompting retaliatory measures from Beijing. The escalation has pushed BTC back below the critical $100,000 price level. Bitcoin Suffers Amid Trade Wars After a volatile 24 hours filled with uncertainty surrounding US trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada, BTC experienced a short-lived relief rally to $102,000. This came after US President Donald Trump announced a 30-day delay in imposing tariffs on the two North American nations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Indicator Shows Market Far From Overheating – Details However, today’s implementation of US tariffs on China triggered a sharp downturn, causing BTC to break below the $100,000 level. In response, China’s Ministry of Finance announced new countermeasures. Starting February 10, China will impose an additional 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas, along with a 10% tariff on agricultural equipment, crude oil, and certain vehicles. Additionally, Beijing has accused the US of violating World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations with its one-sided tariff policies. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce also stated that it would tighten export controls on key raw materials, including molybdenum, indium, bismuth, tellurium, and tungsten, citing national security concerns. With trade tensions escalating between the US and China, analysts predict heightened volatility in the crypto market in the coming days. Well-known crypto strategist Michael van de Poppe shared his outlook: Bitcoin bounced back swiftly and is currently acting within the range. I assume we’ll see new ATHs in February and it’s quite normal to correct after such a strong bounce. Volatility through the roof, but, as long as Bitcoin remains above $93K, a new ATH is likely. Meanwhile, crypto trader and investor Phoenix suggested that BTC could establish a new trading range amid the ongoing trade war. However, history suggests that heightened tariffs could spell trouble for cryptocurrencies. Web3 enthusiast merts.eth pointed out in an X post that BTC plummeted 65% in 2018 when Trump first initiated a trade war with China. The effects were not limited to digital assets, as the S&P 500 also dropped 12% in the weeks following the implementation of tariffs. More Downside For BTC? As Bitcoin struggles to hold the $100,000 price level, concerns are mounting about another potential breakdown in price. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently pointed out that if BTC fails to hold the $97,190 support level, there could be more pain for the top digital asset. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Must Hold Above $97K To Sustain Momentum – Metrics The analyst made another observation about how BTC is currently trading in a bearish flag pattern. At press time, BTC trades at $99,961, up 1% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from X and TradingView.com
Sacks also said that evaluating potential bitcoin reserve is a top priority and that he wants stablecoin innovation in the US.
Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the psychological $100,000 level. Bitcoin Price Crash To $91,000 Termed “Biggest Bear Trap” In an X post, Merlijn described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as the “biggest bear trap of this cycle.” The analyst noted that this happened in the 2017 and 2021 bull runs and has now occurred in this 2025 bull cycle. He is optimistic that Bitcoin and other crypto are well primed to rally to new highs, remarking that every major bull run had a final bear trap before sending it. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Aims For $150,000-$170,000 With Wave Formation, Here Are The Details The Bitcoin price had crashed to $91,000 following a wave of sell-offs, which was sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. This raised concerns about a trade war as Mexico and Canada moved to announce tariffs on imports from the US in retaliation. However, this turned out to be a bear trap, as BTC quickly reversed its weekend loss on Monday. The Bitcoin price reclaimed $100,000 as the US, Mexico, and Canada agreed to a one-month pause on these tariffs. The rally to the psychological $100,000 level has again sparked optimism in the crypto market, especially with altcoins rebounding alongside the flagship crypto. Merlijn warned market participants that they can either choose to get shaken out or be positioned for the biggest move yet. Merlijn also shared a chart that showed that the bull cycle is far from over. Based on the chart, the Bitcoin price will still go through the renewed optimism, FOMO, and Euphoria phase before it tops in this cycle. What’s Next For BTC? In an X post, crypto analyst Rekt Capital stated that the Bitcoin price needs to record a daily close above $101,000 and retest it successfully to reclaim it into support. He added that a successful reclaim of this price level could lead to an uptrend continuation, with BTC rallying to around $103,000. Based on the accompanying chart he shared, the next crucial resistance for the Bitcoin price is around $106,148. Related Reading: Bitcoin Upper Band Moves Above $105,400 – Where Price Is Headed Next Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto asserted that Bitcoin’s bull market is still intact. According to him, the bullish trend remains valid as long as BTC holds a monthly close above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. In an X post, he highlighted a continuation pattern that could send the Bitcoin price as high as $117,000 in the short term. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $99,500, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Millions of Americans may soon find out they're crypto investors when their states leap into the markets even before the feds figure out what to do.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture tied to the Trump family, has transferred over $307 million in digital assets to Coinbase Prime, according to data from SpotOnChain. The transferred assets include 73,783 ETH worth approximately $212 million and 553 WBTC valued at $52.7 million. Other tokens involved in the move include AAVE, LINK, ENA, […]
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Scaramucci also described Trump's official memecoin as "bad for the industry."
After momentarily sliding below important support levels, Ethereum (ETH) is once again on the climb. After a significant change in market mood, the second-largest digital asset by market capitalization passed $2,900. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Wrecked As Trump’s Tariffs Spark $2 Billion Liquidation Interestingly, Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, weighed in on the situation, remarking that it is a strategic opportunity to acquire ETH. Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rebound Concerns over possible tariffs on Canada and Mexico rattled the crypto market earlier this week. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum fell significantly; Ethereum dropped momentarily to around $2,360. Still, the temporary suspension of the tariffs by Trump offered a breather, which raised investor confidence in risk assets including cryptocurrency. In the wake of the announcement, Ethereum experienced a robust recovery, with a nearly 20% increase. Traders interpreted this as an invitation to re-enter the market, and ETH promptly reclaimed the $2,900 mark. In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH. — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) February 3, 2025 Eric Trump’s Crypto Endorsement Raises Eyebrows Eric Trump posted his optimistic view on Ethereum on social media. He first said, “In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH. You can thank me later.” Although the subsequent section of his remarks was deleted, crypto investors saw resonance in his endorsement of Ethereum’s future development. The Trump family has been progressively involved in the digital asset sector, particularly through their World Liberty Financial platform. This most recent statement serves to emphasize their involvement and potential long-term dedication to blockchain technology. World Liberty Financial’s Significant Ethereum Transaction World Liberty Financial recently made a substantial move in the crypto space, which has served to further fuel speculation. The firm transferred over $300 million in assets to Coinbase’s custody platform, according to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain. Furthermore, they acquired an additional 1,826 ETH for approximately $5 million and converted nearly 20,000 Lido Staked Ether (stETH) into ETH. World Liberty Financial (@worldlibertyfi) moved $307.41M in 8 assets to #CoinbasePrime 6 hours ago—as part of treasury management and business operations. Shortly after, the project unstaked 19,423 $stETH to $ETH and further spent 5M $USDC to buy 1,826 $ETH at $2,738.… https://t.co/Rp9NAFUs5N pic.twitter.com/5bfIvJma7U — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) February 4, 2025 These transactions indicate that the company is making preparations for the introduction of its “Earn and Borrow” lending protocol. Although the protocol is still in the process of being developed, the substantial transfers suggest that the platform could soon play a significant role in decentralized finance (DeFi). Related Reading: Analyst Calls For XRP To Hit $70—Too Bold Or Realistic? Ethereum’s Prospects Still Remain Positive As institutional interest is rising and the price of the top altcoin has recaptured higher levels, Ether remains a central focus in the crypto market. Macroeconomic changes, strategic investments, and political influence taken together provide an interesting dynamic for ETH’s future course. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Following President Trump’s tariff announcements, ether was one of the hardest hit, dropping 36% to a low of around $2,100 on Monday.
As most of the crypto market remains in red, Solana (SOL) has started to recover from the market’s sharp correction. The cryptocurrency’s price has surged 7.5% in the last 24 hours, recovering from its three-week low and leading some analysts to suggest the bleeding might be over. Related Reading: Ethereum Long-Term Bullish Structure At Risk – $2,700 Support Is Key for a $7K Target Solana Falls To Three-Week Low Over the weekend, Solana recorded a 27% price plunge from Friday’s highs to a three-week low of $175. This performance followed the overall market crash, fueled by the US president’s recently announced tariff on the country’s three biggest trading partners. On February 1, the white house revealed that Donald Trump was implementing new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. This measure was met with similar responses from the two neighboring countries, which announced they would implement tariffs on US imports. The fear of a global tariff war sparked a massive sell-off that saw Bitcoin’s price plummet to $91,200 and Ethereum’s price drop to $2,100. Additionally, the market registered at least $2.3 billion in liquidation, although Bybit’s CEO suggested the figure could be up to $10 billion. Solana lost the key $200 support zone and fell below $180 on Sunday night. As the market struggled, some analysts suggested that SOL’s price risked a deeper fall. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that SOL could retrace to $138 if it lost the $191 support from its multi-month ascending channel. Crypto trader Bluntz considers that losing the $220 support was “really bad” for the altcoin, as it resembled 2021’s bearish divergence sign. Additionally, it invalidated the “ABC from the highs” and made it look “more impulsive,” which would require a “miracle” to overcome it. SOL Must Hold These Levels Despite falling below the crucial levels, the cryptocurrency retested the $170-180 support zone and bounced from the $175 mark, attempting to break the $200 resistance in the following hours. Crypto analyst Jelle noted that Solana “retraced the TRUMP memecoin pump,” which saw SOL reclaim the $220 resistance and jump to its latest all-time high (ATH) of $295. However, Jelle considered that SOL’s structure “remained sound” during the drop and that its chart looked “very solid” as the cryptocurrency recovered on Monday morning. It’s worth noting that amid the market bleeding, Solana was among the cryptocurrencies that showed strength. SOL, like BTC, held its key horizontal levels, remaining within its post-US elections price range. Related Reading: BNB Bounce From $500: A Temporary Recovery Or Start Of A Rally? Martinez pointed out that “In the middle of this madness, the TD Sequential indicator presents a buy signal on the Solana daily chart.” Meanwhile, Miles Deutscher highlighted that BTC and SOL’s prices were “now higher than yesterday’s pre-liquidations,” noting the high volatility affecting the market. Moreover, Solana, alongside BTC and XRP, is among the only top 10 cryptocurrencies recording green numbers. Jelle considers that if SOL closes above the monthly and weekly supports between $200 and $210, it will continue its solid performance to retest the $240 resistance and see “another push for $300.” As of this writing, Solana is trading at $211, a 7.5% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has had a volatile 24 hours, plunging from $99,500 to as low as $91,231 amid mounting concerns over impending US trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. However, some crypto analysts see this sharp decline as a buying opportunity, suggesting that BTC may be oversold and poised for a rebound. Is Bitcoin Poised For A Relief Rally? Yesterday, the crypto market experienced one of its largest sell-offs in history, with over $2.3 billion in liquidations affecting more than 742,000 traders. This level of liquidations surpasses those seen during the COVID market crash in March 2020 and the FTX collapse in November 2022. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Wrecked As Trump’s Tariffs Spark $2 Billion Liquidation Despite the downturn, some analysts argue that BTC may have entered oversold territory, signaling a potential relief rally. Crypto analyst Caleb Franzen shared insights in a post on X, highlighting that Bitcoin’s 4-hour Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dipped into oversold levels. He noted: For the 5th time since August 2024, Bitcoin’s 4-hour RSI is becoming oversold. Each of the prior signals were attractive accumulation periods, even if price made new short-term lows after the signal flashed. For the uninitiated, the RSI is a momentum indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes to determine whether BTC is overbought or oversold. A reading above 70 suggests overbought conditions – potential for a pullback – while a reading below 30 indicates oversold conditions – potential for a rebound. According to Franzen’s chart, Bitcoin’s current RSI is hovering around 24 on the 4-hour timeframe, indicating that BTC may be in an attractive accumulation zone. If historical trends hold, BTC could be on the verge of a short-term recovery. Is There More Trouble For BTC Ahead? As of the latest updates, Donald Trump and his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed to temporarily delay the proposed trade tariffs, offering some relief to financial markets. However, uncertainty remains regarding trade negotiations with Canada, leaving investors cautious about BTC’s next move. Related Reading: Is The Crypto Market ‘Satiated’ For Now? Analysts Say Bitcoin Will Continue Sideways Move Meanwhile, fellow crypto analyst Johnny’s analysis indicates that “the meat” of BTC’s current down move is likely over. The analyst added that as long as BTC continues to trade above range lows and the yearly open, it will “look good compared to the rest of the market.” However, not all experts are optimistic. Renowned businessman and author Robert Kiyosaki warns that BTC could face further downside pressure if Trump follows through with his tariff plans. According to Kiyosaki, increased tariffs could strengthen the US dollar, potentially driving investors away from risk assets like Bitcoin in the short term. At press time, BTC trades at $98,644, up 0.4% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X and TradingView.com
China today announced an additional 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas and an additional 10% on crude oil and agricultural machinery.
Remember the TRUMP meme coin that soared to over $5 billion market value immediately after President Donald Trump took his oath? Well, it’s currently on a downtrend. It’s trading slightly above $17, down nearly 18% from its previous day’s close. The token’s latest price action came when President Trump took matters into his own hands and shared a post about the token on Truth Social. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Wrecked As Trump’s Tariffs Spark $2 Billion Liquidation On its weekly chart, TRUMP is down 35% and 70% from its all-time high, suggesting a bleak outlook for its holders and investors. It’s Going Down For TRUMP Holders The broader crypto industry is in the red right now, led by Bitcoin, which has dropped to $95k. Other cryptocurrencies are suffering in the current market, but the $TRUMP token gets special mention for its unique circumstances. It was reported that the token’s crash happened right after the President shared a post on his Truth Social account. Also, his administration has been fending off criticisms after announcing the new tariff policy. Immediately after the post went public, TRUMP’s price dipped by more than 13%, dropping below $20. The token enjoyed a huge run two weeks ago, hitting an all-time high of $73.43. Also, data suggests that trading volume for the asset has increased by 65%, valued at $3.4 billion, as holders move to sell. TRUMP Is Highly Volatile, Holders Contemplate Next Move After hitting a low of $18.75, the token made a few gains to trade above $21. However, it is back at the $17 level, suggesting that it’s currently highly volatile and testing the patience of most traders and holders. According to Coinglass’ derivatives data, TRUMP’s open interest has decreased by over 13% to $720 million, while 24-hour liquidations have increased to over $15 million, with long liquidations totaling $11 million. For many experienced traders, the token’s brief dip below $20 is a buying opportunity. Captain Faibik, a popular crypto analyst, has joined the conversations suggesting to “buy the dip.” According to Faibik, the token’s falling wedge is still active, and he expects a strong recovery from it. Buying the $TRUMP dip! Falling wedge is still in play, expecting a strong bounce back..#Crypto #TRUMP #TRUMPUSDT pic.twitter.com/s1juQeskgY — Captain Faibik ???? (@CryptoFaibik) February 2, 2025 Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Market At Risk If Key $97,000 Support Level Fails To Hold, Analyst Warns A Trump Pump And A Possible Bounce Back? In crypto, the falling wedge often indicates a potential price breakout. Many $TRUMP holders are using this chart to argue that a surge for this token is happening soon. Crypto expert Edward Morra also shared his thoughts, saying that the token has recovered from the $20 level and predicted it’s now on the way up. He admitted that $TRUMP went deeper than expected, but he shared that he bought the dip and is now looking at its bullish potential. Over at Truth Social, President Trump shared a post in support of his token, an obvious ploy on marketing. However, many observers criticized this move from the president, saying that the “pump” may soon lead to a “dump”. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin open interest crashed by billions in one weekend, painting a bearish outlook for the flagship crypto and spells doom for BTC bulls. Despite this setback, crypto analysts have provided some optimism with their analysis, which hints at a bullish reversal soon enough. Bitcoin’s Open Interest Crashes By $4.5 Billion Over The Weekend Coinglass data shows that Bitcoin’s open interest crashed by $4.5 billion over the weekend, dropping from $65 billion to $61.5 billion. This came following the liquidations that occurred due to the BTC price crash. Further data from Coinglass shows that over $2 billion has been wiped out from the Bitcoin market in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Traders Turn Bearish Despite Price Recovery Above $97,000, Here Are The Numbers Bitcoin bulls took the most hit, as $1.88 billion in long positions was liquidated during this period, leading to a crash in BTC’s open interest. This paints a bearish outlook for the flagship crypto and puts the bulls in danger as the bears look to be firmly in control. For context, Bitcoin dropped from above $100,000 to as low as $92,000 over the weekend. This Bitcoin price crash occurred after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on goods from China. Mexico and Canada have retaliated by imposing tariffs on goods from the US, while China has also hinted about imposing a tariff on US goods. Bitcoin’s open interest looks unlikely to recover in the short term as market participants could choose to stay out of the market due to economic uncertainty. This occurrence spells doom for Bitcoin bulls as the flagship crypto could drop lower if there are no buyers to defend BTC at these levels. Some Positive For Bitcoin Amid Open Interest Crash In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that 65.75% of Binance traders with open Bitcoin futures positions are betting on the upside. This is bullish for the BTC price as these traders have a track record of being right most of the time. As such, the flagship crypto could rebound from its current price level. In an X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto stated that the broader trend for the Bitcoin price is still upward. This came as he revealed that BTC is establishing a new range between $104,400 and $93,600. The crypto analyst remarked that the short-term direction remains uncertain until this range breaks. However, in the long term, Titan of Crypto is confident that the broader trend is still upward. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price In Trouble? Bearish Divergence That Led To Market Crash Last Cycle Returns Meanwhile, renowned author and finance expert Robert Kiyosaki suggested that this wasn’t a time to panic as this was an opportunity to buy Bitcoin on sale before it rallies further to the upside. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $94,000, down over 6% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Agreeing to some of Trump's terms, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. will be pausing tariffs on her country for one month.
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As February began, crypto investors found themselves inside a turbulent market after the digital asset space went crashing down, leading to more than $2 billion in crypto liquidations and Bitcoin price plunged near the $90,000 mark. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Market At Risk If Key $97,000 Support Level Fails To Hold, Analyst Warns Analysts attributed the current turmoil in the cryptocurrency sector to the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising questions on what would be the long-term impact of the tariffs on digital currencies. $2 Billion In Crypto Liquidations Trump said in a statement that the US is eyeing to implement heftier tariffs on its three largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico, and China, a measure that sent shockwaves in the cryptocurrency community. Market observers believe that Trump’s announcement fueled the crash across the cryptocurrency sector, which saw massive leverage liquidations among virtual currencies. Source: Coinglass According to Coinglass, more than $2 billion in crypto liquidations were recorded in the 24 hours after the planned new tariff was announced by the US President. Data also showed that the prices of the top-tier cryptocurrencies plunged after traders found themselves in a turbulent market after the tariff announcement. Bitcoin plummeted to $95,200, according to CoinGecko, the lowest price the firstborn crypto has been in three weeks. Meanwhile, Ethereum went down to about $2,800, wiping out all the gains it made since early November. “In the short term, we’ve bottomed. Market makers have used this tariff news cycle to sweep the leveraged longs and there is now very little liquidity worthy of pushing price lower,” crypto fund manager Merkle Tree Capital chief investment officer Ryan McMillin said in an interview. Tariffs Might Trigger An Inflation Analysts said that many investors are worried that the new tariff would contribute to inflation which could impact sentiments on digital assets. “Crypto is really the only way to express risk over the weekend, and on news like this, crypto resorts to a risk proxy,” Pepperstone head of research Chris Weston said. Nick Forster, founder of Derive, a DeFi derivatives protocol, believes that Trump’s new tariff would more likely push inflation up, dampening investor sentiment in cryptocurrencies. “We’re already seeing signs of heightened market volatility, as BTC’s 30-day implied volatility has risen by 4% to 54% in the wake of these tariffs and the broader economic uncertainty,” Forster said. The DeFi derivatives protocol founder added that he expects that this volatility would persist as “more negative catalysts likely unfold in the coming weeks.” A Bitcoin Boom? Bitwise Asset Management’s head of alpha strategies Jeff Park suggested that a Bitcoin boom might be a potential positive effect of Trump’s tariff policies. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Nosedives Nearly 10%: Panic or Buying Opportunity? Park explained that the new tariffs might weaken the US dollar, creating a favorable condition that could drive growth for Bitcoin, saying that as tariffs increase inflation, it would affect both domestic consumers and international trade partners, which might drive the residents of foreign nations toward BTC to counter currency debasement. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Buying the dip after a massive liquidation flush and higher demand for stablecoin could fuel growth in bitcoin and the broader crypto market, some say.
Bitcoin tumbled during Asian trading hours, hitting a one-month low of $92,000 due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs. This sharp drop triggered one of the largest liquidation events in the last year. Red market According to CryptoSlate’s data, BTC’s downturn began on Jan. 31 when it slipped from over $105,000 to $102,000 within […]
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While Trump’s potential tariffs were already an escalating concern last week, the full impact is yet to be reflected in the weekly figures.
While most analysts agree that tariffs are negative for crypto in the short term, some argue they could benefit the market longer term.