Trump’s New Order Could Put Bitcoin in U.S. Treasury

President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund has sparked speculation about Bitcoin’s potential inclusion, fueling market reactions and legal debates.

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Steven Walgenbach
February 04, 2025

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Breaking Crypto Stories

Here are the top stories today:

  • Trump Signs Executive Order to Create Sovereign Wealth Fund, Sparking Bitcoin Speculation

  • Crypto AI Agents: A Booming but Speculative Trend, Says Sygnum Bank

  • Bitwise CIO Predicts US Bitcoin ETF Inflows Will Reach $50 Billion in 2025

  • Donald Trump Cuts US Funding to South Africa Over Land Reform Policy

  • Trump Tariffs Hit Hard: Stocks Plunge, Crypto Market Sheds $450 Billion

Question of the Day

How far will BTC drop in this trade war?

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a US sovereign wealth fund, sparking speculation about potential Bitcoin acquisitions.

  • President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tasked with its implementation.

  • While the order does not explicitly mention Bitcoin, industry figures and lawmakers, including Senator Cynthia Lummis, have hinted that BTC could be considered as part of the fund’s asset strategy.

  • The move has sparked legal scrutiny over whether an executive order alone can create such a fund, while Bitcoin’s price saw volatility, briefly dipping before rebounding above $101,000 as speculation over government Bitcoin holdings grew.

Crypto AI agents are rapidly gaining traction, but Swiss-based Sygnum Bank warns that while the sector has grown significantly, it remains highly speculative.

  • AI-powered crypto agents are rapidly gaining traction, but Sygnum Bank warns that the sector remains highly speculative despite significant growth.

  • Projects like Bittensor (TAO) and FET are integrating AI with blockchain applications, aiming to provide real-world utility beyond speculation.

  • The market for AI agent tokens has surged past $15 billion, yet concerns over competition from emerging AI technologies and sustainability persist.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts that US Bitcoin ETF inflows will surpass $50 billion in 2025, driven by increasing institutional interest.

  • Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts that U.S. Bitcoin ETF inflows will exceed $50 billion in 2025, following a strong start with $15 billion recorded in January alone.

  • Major institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are leading the charge, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) securing $13.2 billion in inflows, signaling growing confidence in Bitcoin as a mainstream asset.

  • Hougan and Bitwise’s research suggest Bitcoin ETF inflows will surpass 2024 levels, with potential for continued expansion as more financial institutions integrate Bitcoin ETFs into their investment strategies.

Donald Trump announced that he is cutting off all future US funding to South Africa in response to its new land reform policy, which allows for land expropriation without compensation.

  • Donald Trump announced a halt to all future US funding to South Africa, condemning its land expropriation policy as a “massive human rights violation.”

  • The ANC argues the reform aims to correct historical land inequality, but critics warn it could deter investment and destabilize the economy.

  • Trump’s decision signals potential economic penalties, raising concerns about the future of US-South Africa relations and global investor confidence.

Global markets tumbled after surprise Trump tariffs triggered a major sell-off in stocks and crypto, with US equities dropping sharply and $450 billion wiped from the crypto market.

  • U.S. stocks tumbled as Trump’s surprise tariffs triggered a global sell-off, with Nasdaq 100 down 2.7% and the Russell 2000 dropping 3.2%.

  • The cryptocurrency market lost nearly half a trillion dollars in 24 hours, with total market capitalization falling to its lowest level since November.

  • Analysts warn of heightened volatility as supply chains face new strains, inflationary pressures rise, and global markets brace for potential retaliatory measures from affected countries.

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