Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Institutional crypto investors viewed the March 7 White House Crypto Summit more favorably, while retail traders and Bitcoin maximalists were less impressed.
The Event Was Called “Historic,” But Fell Short of Expectations
Some investors described the summit as a historic milestone for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry, while others found it disappointing. Popular crypto trader Miles Deutscher called the event a “massive net positive” for Bitcoin. Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital and an attendee at the summit, described it as a “historic moment” for the industry.
However, Coin Bureau founder and CEO Nic Puckrin commented after the summit:
“Just looking at the charts, I can assume that nothing groundbreaking came from the White House summit?”
Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler harshly criticized the event, writing:
“The White House ‘crypto summit’ is a gathering of rent-seeking lobbyists pushing state-approved surveillance tokens.”
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Trump Administration Marks a Shift in Crypto Policy!
The Trump administration’s White House Crypto Summit signaled a sharp departure from previous administrations’ stance on the crypto industry. The event followed President Donald Trump’s executive order to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
Following the White House Crypto Summit and the executive order on the Bitcoin strategic reserve, Bitcoin’s price dropped approximately 7.3%. Traders interpreted the move as a typical “sell-the-news” event. President Trump’s executive order authorized the U.S. government to acquire additional BTC only through asset forfeiture and budget-neutral strategies that do not create additional debt or taxpayer burden. This condition disappointed some Bitcoin maximalists, who had hoped for direct BTC purchases by the U.S. government.
ETF Outflows and Price Projections
After the summit, Bitcoin ETFs saw $370 million in outflows, with traders describing the executive order as underwhelming. Many analysts now predict Bitcoin could drop to $70,000 in March before attempting a rally toward $100,000. The recent executive order and subsequent market reaction sparked debates on whether Bitcoin has already peaked in this cycle or if new all-time highs await in 2025.
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