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Global markets turned their attention to U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. At a time when markets were already fragile due to Trump’s recent remarks on Greenland, tariff signals toward the European Union, and rising geopolitical tensions, his Davos statements were closely watched by the crypto market as well. Ahead of the speech, Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $89,000 to around $88,500, but as Trump began speaking, BTC climbed back above $89,000. This price action once again highlighted how sensitive investors are to Trump’s messages.
“America First” Emphasis and Global Economy Messages
According to Walter Bloomberg, a senior White House official had previously indicated that the main theme of Trump’s Davos speech would be “America First.” As expected, Trump painted a highly optimistic picture of the U.S. economy during his remarks.
Recalling the first anniversary of his return to the White House, Trump said the U.S. economy had entered a strong growth phase. He stated that inflation was under control and that investments and incomes were rising, drawing attention with the statement:
“The U.S. has beaten inflation.”
In contrast, he delivered more pessimistic assessments regarding the European economy.
Greenland Remarks Reignite Markets
Although Trump said he would not normally raise the issue of Greenland, he made firm and striking statements after being asked about it. Emphasizing Greenland’s strategic position between the U.S. and China, Trump argued that the region is critically important for national security and international stability. According to Trump, Greenland may have been overlooked in the past, but now plays a central role in modern geopolitics. He added that the U.S. would hold talks to acquire Greenland, once again escalating geopolitical tension.
Trump also addressed the sharp decline seen in U.S. stock markets the previous day. Downplaying the pullback, he described the drop as “insignificant” and stated:
“The stock market will double.”
This remark showed that Trump remains optimistic about markets and expects strong long-term gains despite short-term volatility. Analysts suggest that this rhetoric could be perceived as reassuring for both equity markets and risk assets such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Trump’s Messages on Crypto and Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets also took an important place in Trump’s speech. He said he hopes to sign a cryptocurrency bill soon, sending a strong signal that Washington is preparing to accelerate regulatory processes in this space. This statement points to the possibility of a clearer, more comprehensive, and more predictable legal framework for crypto markets in the U.S.
Trump also emphasized that crypto is becoming increasingly popular politically and stressed that China’s potential dominance in this area must be prevented. According to analysts, these remarks indicate that the U.S. views crypto not only as a financial investment tool, but also as a strategic element in global competition, technological leadership, and geopolitical power dynamics. This approach is expected to make U.S. crypto policy more proactive in the coming period.
Fed Criticism and Message on a New Chair
Trump also delivered sharp and noteworthy comments on monetary policy. Saying he would soon announce a new Fed Chair appointment, Trump criticized current Fed Chair Jerome Powell for being late with interest rate decisions. According to Trump, high interest rates limit the U.S. economy’s potential and weigh on growth. Emphasizing rates in his speech, Trump argued that interest rates should fall and that the U.S. should be among the countries with the lowest rates.
This stance is interpreted as a signal toward a return to looser monetary policy and is seen as supportive rhetoric, especially for Bitcoin and other risk assets. Analysts note that Trump’s messages could create additional short-term volatility in interest rate expectations, the dollar’s trajectory, and risk asset prices. In particular, the possibility of changes in Fed leadership brings both uncertainty and opportunity perceptions to markets.
Assessment
Donald Trump’s Davos remarks show that political risks and opportunities for Bitcoin and the crypto market are once again coming to the forefront. While positive signals regarding crypto regulations may support prices in the short term, geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties suggest continued volatility. Experts believe that U.S. crypto legislation, Fed policies, and Trump’s economic rhetoric will play a critical role in shaping the direction of crypto markets—especially Bitcoin—in the coming period.
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