The crypto market is known for bold moves, but Bitcoin's recent downturn under Donald Trump has surprised many. Since he took office in January 2025, BTC has fallen by 13%.
Trump’s Crypto Story
During his first presidency, Donald Trump called bitcoin a “scam,” but by 2025 his stance has drastically changed. His venture, World Liberty Financial, has heavily invested in acquiring tokenized BTC assets. Following his directive, the federal government also launched a strategic bitcoin reserve. However, since Trump’s inauguration, BTC price dropped by 13%, from $101,000 to $87,000.
Industry Cheers, Bitcoin Jeers
Despite the vocal support from major crypto figures like the Winklevoss twins, Brian Armstrong, Marc Andreessen, and Michael Saylor, the aggressive market activities did not boost BTC prices. Trump's economic measures, including trade agreement violations and tariff threats, created instability that impacted BTC negatively.
Although Donald Trump garnered support from major figures in the crypto industry, Bitcoin is currently struggling. With looming threats and economic policies in play, BTC's 13% decline revives interest in times when Bitcoin was on the rise during previous presidencies.
