Trump’s $2 Billion Bitcoin Bet Sparks Market Frenzy as Crypto Legislation Heats Up
Former President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell on the crypto world—snagging $2 billion worth of Bitcoin as regulatory tides shift. Wall Street's scrambling to decode the move while lawmakers play catch-up.
The ultimate hedge? Trump's mega-purchase coincides with Congress finally getting serious about crypto frameworks. Guess even politicians can't ignore a $2 trillion asset class forever.
Meanwhile, traditional finance bros are too busy shorting GameStop to notice the real action. Bitcoin's eating their lunch—again.
Trump’s Crypto Bill Blitz Lights Up the Market
Last week, Congress had what Trump called “crypto week.” The House passed three major crypto bills, with strong Republican support. Trump personally signed the GENIUS stablecoin bill into law. Two other bills—covering market structure and CBDCs—still need Senate approval. The timing of Trump Media’s bitcoin buy was no accident. These policy shifts are seen as clearing the runway for institutional crypto adoption. The GENIUS bill could boost Trump’s own crypto projects. His family-backed firm, World Liberty Financial, launched a stablecoin that’s already gaining value. Their governance token, WLFI, more than doubled in just seven days. Clearly, Trump isn’t just shaping policy—he’s profiting from it.
Trump Joins the Crypto Treasury Trend
Trump Media’s Bitcoin play isn’t unique. Other companies are following a similar path. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, holds over 3% of the global Bitcoin supply. Trump’s team is now taking a page from that book. According to CEO Devin Nunes, the assets will protect the company from “discrimination by financial institutions.” They also plan to introduce a utility token within the Truth Social ecosystem. TMTG has also earmarked $300 million for options tied to Bitcoin-related securities. They may even convert those into spot Bitcoin later. This shows a long-term commitment to the crypto space. More importantly, it signals a shift in how companies manage their treasuries—moving from fiat to crypto.
Trump Eyes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
This crypto push isn’t limited to the private sector. In March, TRUMP signed an executive order to establish a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” and a “Digital Asset Stockpile” for the U.S. Initially, it was believed the reserve would be filled with crypto seized by authorities. But Trump’s advisers are now exploring broader options. One idea includes revaluing the government’s old gold certificates. The goal is clear: create a national hedge in the face of digital disruption. With Bitcoin now part of U.S. strategy conversations, the line between government reserves and crypto is starting to blur. Trump is leading that shift.
Trump’s Memecoin Surge Adds to the Hype
Even Trump’s memecoin is gaining momentum. The “Official Trump” token rose 10% in a single week. World Liberty Financial, a Trump family-backed firm, is seeing solid growth as its token becomes tradable. Trump effectively controls 80% of the token supply through two companies. That gives him direct influence over its market direction. Meanwhile, Bitcoin itself continues to break records, recently topping $120,000 before cooling slightly. Trump Media stock also jumped 5% after announcing the Bitcoin purchase. With crypto bills moving forward and Trump doubling down, the crypto market is heating up fast.
