Crypto

Five key moments that shook bitcoin on a word from Trump

Bitcoin is again showing a clear pattern of reacting instantly to remarks and social media posts by U.S. President Donald Trump, with prices swinging within minutes on geopolitical and policy messages. Recent moves tied to comments on the Strait of Hormuz, tariffs and crypto legislation have sparked rapid surges and selloffs, including double-digit drops. The repeated jolts are also fueling debate over market manipulation and insider trading, though no clear evidence has been confirmed.

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Altcoin season scepticism spreads as major trader says 90 percent of market in downtrend

Scepticism about an altcoin season is spreading after a major trader placed a $1 million bet on further declines across altcoins. The trader, De Profit, built short positions spread across 100 altcoin names and said weakness could persist into 2026. He said at least 90 percent of the market was in a sustained downtrend and saw limited chances of a reversal, projecting potential profits if prices fall further.