Eric Trump believes owning even a small piece of Bitcoin could change someone’s future. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on May 27, he said 0.1 BTC might become worth a fortune as demand keeps climbing. Bitcoin is now trading at $107,820, making it feel out of reach for many. But Trump insists people shouldn’t worry about owning a full coin. Related Reading: $8 XRP Sounds Huge—But This Analyst Isn’t Cheering Yet He and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., shared their thoughts during a panel discussion moderated by Aaron Arnold from the Altcoin Daily Show. They encouraged everyday investors to take that first step—even if it’s just buying a fraction. Bitcoin’s High Price Sparks Doubts A lot of people now wonder if they’ve already missed the boat. With one Bitcoin costing over $100K, even 0.1 BTC costs around $10,770. That’s still a big chunk of money. Some potential investors are backing off, thinking that small amounts aren’t worth much anymore. “0.1 Bitcoin is going to be worth an absolute fortune.” pic.twitter.com/o3vMTmZZyz — Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDailyio) May 29, 2025 Arnold addressed this during the panel, saying many feel discouraged when they can’t buy a whole coin. But Donald Trump Jr. said that’s the wrong way to look at it. “People thought Bitcoin was too expensive when it hit $1,000,” he said. Then it was the same at $10,000 and again at $50,000. To him, it’s more important to just start somewhere and learn as you go. Small Investments Lead To Bigger Interest Trump Jr. explained that owning even a little piece of Bitcoin makes people more likely to pay attention to the market. That curiosity, he said, often leads to more learning and deeper involvement. Eric Trump added that everywhere they go—from the Middle East to Europe and Asia—they see strong interest in Bitcoin. He mentioned that both big corporations and wealthy families are trying to get in. According to him, even sovereign wealth funds and private offices are getting serious about Bitcoin. Related Reading: $10 Million Fix? SUI Network Moves Fast After Cetus Exploit Scare Scarcity Is Becoming A Bigger Issue Eric also pointed out that it’s becoming harder to find Bitcoin on exchanges. He said he spoke with Simon Gerovich of Metaplanet, who told him over-the-counter desks are running low on Bitcoin, even as demand keeps rising. This shortage could drive prices even higher. Eric believes this is another reason why 0.1 BTC could hold serious value down the road. “People want Bitcoin,” he said, “and they don’t want to sell it.” Featured image from Newsweek, chart from TradingView
US President Donald Trump hosted a highly publicized crypto dinner on May 22 for top holders of the TRUMP memecoin, attracting a mix of crypto elites and public figures from across the globe. The exclusive event, first announced in April, was reserved for the top 220 TRUMP token holders. The 25 largest holders received VIP […]
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Tron's Sun sees the President fueling a new American crypto boom.
Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, demanded President Trump release the list of people attending his memecoin gala.
Tron founder Justin Sun has confirmed he will attend a May 22 gala dinner organized for top TRUMP memecoin holders and hosted by US President Donald Trump. In a May 20 post on X, Sun said he was invited to the exclusive event and expressed gratitude and support for the US president. He said: “Honored […]
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He became interested in cryptocurrency when politics connected the Trump family with the crypto community.
The request marks an escalation in Congressional scrutiny on whether the President and his entourage are abusing their positions to benefit their crypto businesses.
Truth Social, the social media platform backed by US President Donald Trump, has no plan to launch a memecoin. On May 13, Donald Trump Jr., the US President’s son, dismissed the claims outright, stating: “There’s no truth whatsoever about Truth Social launching a memecoin. Don’t be fooled by false information people are circulating.” World Liberty […]
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Pre-market spikes follow news of strategic stock-for-stock transaction.
Based on the latest analysis of Lookonchain, one wallet associated with the TRUMP token group sent a whopping 3.5 million TRUMP tokens on May 10, 2025. That stash is valued at roughly $52.66 million across multiple exchange platforms. When so much enters exchanges all at once, it can trigger massive price movements and increased volatility. Traders indicate they’re paying close attention to order books to determine if prices will fall. Meme-coin community tension is building. Related Reading: Taiwan Official Proposes Bitcoin As Part Of National Reserve Strategy Massive Token Transfer Between Exchanges According to reports, the 3.5 million‑token decrease was allocated on four key platforms. 1.5 million tokens worth approximately $22.41 million were given to Binance. 1 million tokens, worth around $15.06 million, were distributed to OKX. Both Bybit and Coinbase received 500,000 tokens, approximately worth $7.53 million and $7.48 million, respectively. The wallet linked to the $TRUMP team just deposited 3.5M $TRUMP($52.66M) into exchanges again.https://t.co/9nc4YjTvxEhttps://t.co/Y8lStmCWyw pic.twitter.com/alY3TRv1oz — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 10, 2025 Such distribution might facilitate availability for trade or be a starting point in selling. Using the top exchanges’ choice shows the owner’s accessibility. Statistics come directly from the public blockchain. Market Maker Joins The Fray Simultaneously, market maker Cumberland DRW transferred 300,000 tokens to OKX for approximately $4.4 million. Combined with previous deposits, over $24 million worth of TRUMP tokens flowed onto exchanges in recent days. Chain observers noted the timing, as the activity preceded a high-profile political reception on May 22. Some investors are concerned it is a sign of a group exit strategy among large holders. Others point out that market makers will frequently swap tokens to hedge against risk and balance order books. Either situation keeps eyes fixed on the next giant transfer. WLFI Increases Crypto Holdings Meanwhile, a wallet associated with World Liberty Financial purchased 1,587 ETH for approximately $3.5 million. It also acquired 9.7 wrapped Bitcoin, valued at approximately $1 million. That spree comes on the heels of another $19.58 million token deposit that appeared on exchanges on April 29. A wallet likely linked to #Trump’s World Liberty(@worldlibertyfi) bought 1,587 $ETH($3.5M) and 9.7 $WBTC($1M) ~30 minutes ago.https://t.co/0qWkRUhm0D pic.twitter.com/KaYsTQrQ6G — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 9, 2025 WLFI is associated with a political figure, which adds to the hype surrounding the TRUMP token. Analysts say this action indicates the group is serious about holding and transferring large amounts in crypto. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Grip Loosens: Market Expert Says Dominance Has Hit Its Ceiling Price Movements Indicate Volatility Despite sell-off fears, TRUMP increased 2.50% over the last 24 hours and was trading at $14.09 at press time. That’s lower than a recent high of $15.15. The token’s market cap is close to $2.85 billion and 24‑hour volume is almost $2.77 billion. Large transactions on the chain such as these will usually initiate quick changes in price. Traders will have their eyes glued on exchange books and social media feeds in the next few days. If another whale decides to shift tokens, markets will respond in an instant. TRUMP token is still at the mercy of its largest holders and the timing of their trades for now. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
"Many things discussed, much agreed to," said President Trump of today's trade negotiations with China.
Data from Chainalysis show the creators of the TRUMP token made $320 million in fees while retail investors lost money.
Bitcoin approached the $100,000 threshold on Wednesday after teasing a big international trade deal by US President Donald Trump. The agreement, as reported by The New York Times, will be with the United Kingdom and is to be formally announced at the White House on Thursday. Related Reading: XRP At $2.20? Analyst Insists It’s Not Too Late To Get In The cryptocurrency was at $99,200 as of publication, having risen from $97,100 when Trump initially posted about the deal on his Truth Social page. The post, published on May 7, stated that a “big trade deal” with a “highly respected” nation would be announced on May 8. Sources familiar with the situation indicated to The New York Times that the deal is with the UK. Speculation Linked To Bitcoin’s Rise Some Bitcoin observers think the trade deal has helped drive prices higher. FOMO21 co-founder Neil Jacobs wrote on X that Trump’s message was probably the main reason Bitcoin began rising. ????BITCOIN PUMPING, WHY??? TRUMP: BIG NEWS CONFERENCE TOMORROW 10AM EST IN OVAL, MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH A BIG & HIGHLY RESPECTED COUNTRY pic.twitter.com/QjHM95kXrE — Neil Jacobs (@NeilJacobs) May 8, 2025 Bitcoin reached its latest high of $109,000 on January 20. That was only hours after Trump was inaugurated for his second term. Now, traders are holding their breath to see if this new wave of optimism will propel the coin to new highs. Market Sentiment Turns Greedy The mood in the crypto market has changed. According to statistics from the Crypto & Fear Index, the sentiment is now “Greed” with a reading of 65. That indicates that most investors are optimistic and ready to take higher risks. Source: Alernative.me Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s recent 3% increase has caused approximately $96 million worth of short positions to be liquidated, as reported by CoinGlass. Short liquidations occur when bettors against Bitcoin are compelled to close their wagers because of price increases. Rates Remain Flat As Trump Resists Trump’s tweet saw print just a few hours after the US Federal Reserve chose to maintain interest rates as they were. The prevailing rate range is between 4.25% and 4.50%. Trump had been pushing the Fed to reduce rates, but the central bank made no move. As the Fed held firm, Bitcoin continued rising. That might be an indicator that investors are giving more credibility to trade reports and international politics than central bank policy—at least in the meantime. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Giant Abandons Full-Hold Strategy, Unloads $40M In Crypto BTC Action Tracks Tariff Tensions All the way back on February 1, Bitcoin topped $100,000 following Trump’s statement of new import tariffs on nations such as China, Canada, and Mexico. That was the last time that BTC was above six figures. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s trajectory is still uncertain. But as political news gets hotter, investors are keeping close tabs of the news—and paying attention to the chart. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView
Changpeng Zhao submitted the request weeks ago, citing media reports and after pardons other influential figures in the crypto space were pardoned.
Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin.
The TRUMP token is up 20% over the last month, according to market data
Freight Technologies, which also invested in FET tokens, says it's aiming to strengthen its technology and geopolitical positioning.
Markets have been generally range-bound in the past week, setting the course for what could be an explosive move higher, some say.
The major U.S. stock market averages tumbled about 2% to begin Wednesday following underwhelming economic data.
The company also plans to forge ahead with its ETFs, which will include cryptocurrencies.
A wallet reportedly linked to the official Donald Trump memecoin project has transferred nearly $20 million worth of TRUMP tokens to centralized exchanges. On April 29, on-chain analyst EmberCN reported that the team’s wallet transferred 1.346 million TRUMP tokens, valued at $19.53 million, to three major exchanges. Data from Arkham Intelligence, cited by EmberCN, revealed […]
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U.S. Peesident Donald Trump's memecoin has led to calls for impeachment and inflated its circulating supply in major unlocks. It's still defying gravity.
Bitcoin is changing hands at prices almost 40% below its modeled “energy value,” yet an unusual confluence of technical, fundamental and policy signals suggests the market may be turning, according to Charles Edwards, founder of the quantitative crypto hedge fund Capriole Investments. In his latest newsletter, Edwards argues that a newly-formed “Triple Put”—simultaneous backstops from the White House, the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury—has altered the risk profile for all risk assets just as on-chain and macro indicators for Bitcoin flip decisively higher. Bitcoin Flips Bullish Edwards begins with sentiment, describing it as “in the pits.” The American Association of Individual Investors’ bull–bear spread, he notes, is “as bearish as 2009 and the 2022 lows, and significantly worse than the 2020 Covid crash,” even though both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 have fallen less than fifteen percent from their recent peaks. The CNN Fear & Greed Index has registered its bleakest reading “in years,” while Capriole’s own Active Manager Sentiment gauge shows equity managers at near-record under-exposure. “Simply put, investors are panicking today,” he writes, warning that such extreme readings “typically coincide at the mid-late stage of a major price bottom.” The combination leaves what Edwards calls “blood (and fear) on the street,” echoing the Rothschild maxim he cites in full: “the time to buy is ‘when there’s blood on the streets, even if the blood is your own.’” Related Reading: Déjà Boom—Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin’s 2022 Rally Setup Is Back Technically, Bitcoin staged a sharp reversal just days ago. A breakout candle to $94,000 reclaimed the entire $91,000–$100,000 range that had capped the market since February. Edwards classifies the move as a “significant range reclaim,” adding that “for Bitcoin, such bullish range reclaims rarely see price look back.” Unless the market delivers “a daily close under $91K,” he writes, “it’s hard to get a technical chart more bullish than this.” The breakout coincides with his firm’s machine-learning fundamentals model, the Bitcoin Macro Index, turning positive after months in neutral territory. The index blends more than seventy on-chain, macro-economic and equity-market variables; price is deliberately excluded to avoid feedback effects. Last week the model “reset to ‘fair value’ and then resumed a bullish trend,” a shift Edwards calls “a very promising fundamental data reading.” The ‘Triple Put’ Policy developments provide the third leg of the story. On April 2—the so-called “Liberation Day”—the United States imposed sweeping global tariffs, only to halve them and add a 90-day pause once equities sold off by roughly fifteen percent, the VIX jumped above 30, and credit spreads widened. Edwards describes the rapid reversal as the inaugural “Trump Put,” evidence that “if markets decline too much, Trump will step in, enact policy and backstop them.” One day earlier, on April 1, the Federal Reserve began slashing the pace of quantitative tightening by 95% (the “Fed Put”), effectively ending a four-year balance-sheet contraction; derivatives traders on the CME FedWatch tool now assign the base-case to three rate cuts before year-end. Related Reading: Bitcoin Surpasses Realized Price Of Recent Buyers — Rally Incoming Or Double Top? Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that the swoon in Treasuries was driven by deleveraging rather than foreign selling and that the department “had tools to mitigate the situation, including scaling up buybacks if necessary” (“Treasury Put”). Edwards concludes that “we now have three major financial market puts in place, all ready to backstop financial markets. Together the US President, Federal Reserve and US Treasury represent the Triple Put,” a volatility backstop unprecedented in its breadth. Is BTC Undervalued? Capriole’s own “Chart of the Week” underscores the valuation argument. The Bitcoin Energy Value—an in-house metric that prices the network using aggregate miner electricity consumption—surged above $130,000 for the first time this month. With the spot market trading near $94,000, Bitcoin therefore sits at an “almost 40% discount to fair value,” a depth of undervaluation that Edwards calls “quite rare” in the first year after a halving and “a very welcome sight.” Historically, the energy value has acted as a gravitational pull on price; gaps of this size have narrowed in every prior cycle. Edwards tempers the bullish picture with caveats. “Political and volatility risk remain, and new policy changes are the greatest risk to derailing markets at present,” he writes, adding that Capriole will watch for Bitcoin to defend $91,000 on a weekly close and for the Macro Index to remain in expansion. Yet his overall tone is unmistakably optimistic: “As it sits today, the outlook for Bitcoin is very bullish with confluence across technicals, fundamentals and sentiment,” he concludes. If the week ends above current levels, Edwards “suspect[s] we will be pushing new all-time highs on Bitcoin quite soon.” At press time, BTC traded at $93,723. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
You don’t need to be a big-name whale to make it a supposed dinner with Trump at his private, members-only Club in Washington, D.C.
The Donald Trump memecoin project has clarified the rules of its newly launched competition, which gives holders a chance to attend a private dinner with the US president. On April 23, the team behind the TRUMP token announced that the top 220 holders would receive invites to an exclusive dinner set for May 22. They […]
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Beaten down crypto miners snapped back after weeks of underperformance with bitcoin catching momentum.
US financial markets plunged Monday while cryptocurrency prices remained firm, as US President Donald Trump ramped up his public feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, The Guardian and other news outlets reported Tuesday. The clash between the country’s highest political and monetary leaders shook traditional markets to their core but left crypto surprisingly unscathed. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Sees $120 Million Weekly Surge—Whales Tighten Their Grip Stock Markets Plummet After Presidential Remarks American stock indices closed forcefully lower on April 21, with broad losses at major benchmarks. The S&P 500 declined 2.3%, the tech-dominated Nasdaq lost 2.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by almost 1,000 points, down 2.4%, based on Google Finance data. JUST NOW: President Trump calls Jerome Powell a “major loser” and demands interest rates lowered “now” pic.twitter.com/rAM7CVmPw2 — Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) April 21, 2025 Trump Calls For Rate Cuts And Slams Fed Chair Underlying the market volatility is a rapidly intensifying clash between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. Trump used his April 21 Truth Social forum to post that “Preemptive Cuts in Interest Rates are being called for by many.” The President contended rate cuts are warranted because “Energy Costs [are] way down, food prices [are] substantially lower, and most other ‘things’ [are] trending down,” asserting “there is virtually No Inflation.” Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell, calling him “Too late and wrong” for not cutting interest rates, which remain at 4.5%. Tensions rose after Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation, prompting the president to demand his removal, saying his “termination cannot come fast enough.” Dollar Weakens While Crypto Shows Strength As the political conflict rages on, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback relative to other significant currencies, dipped below 98 on April 21, recording a three-year low. This follows a falling trend that has had the dollar drop over 10% of its value since the start of 2025, latest data shows. Bitcoin Unfazed Amid Political Turmoil In stark contrast to traditional markets, cryptocurrencies have maintained their weekend gains. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization, based on TradingView data, remained steady at $2.74 trillion. Bitcoin price, according to data from Coingecko, hit a four-week high of $88,428. Why is the price of bitcoin flat? Should Trump fire Jerome Powell? Will The US lose reserve currency status? I answer your questions ???? pic.twitter.com/S7Q6hANR3H — Anthony Pompliano ???? (@APompliano) April 18, 2025 Industry Figures Warn Vs. Political Interference Cryptocurrency businessperson Anthony Pompliano warned against presidential intervention in the Federal Reserve leadership. In a video he uploaded on X on April 18, Pompliano declared that he does not believe that Trump should come in and unilaterally fire the Fed chair. Related Reading: Pi Network Frenzy Builds: $5 Prediction As Whales Take Out Millions He further stated that policy disagreement firings would lead the nation into perilous waters: “Where you have a disagreement and then the firing, I think that’s not really the area that we want to go into.” Market experts believe the central bank will hold steady at its next meeting on May 7. According to data, interest rate markets now forecast only a 13% probability of a rate reduction at that session. Featured image from Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. chart from TradingView
The bitcoin mining industry routinely underreports the value of imported ASIC shipments to the U.S., multiple sources told CoinDesk.
Turkey's President Erdogan's experience with central bank interference serves as a warning, as it led to a currency collapse and increased investment in bitcoin and stablecoins.
The top cryptocurrency has never held so well with volatility being so high, according to macroeconomic expert Lawrence McDonald.