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White House to host first cryptocurrency summit: A spark for another Bitcoin rally?

A mobile phone screen displays U.S. President Donald Trump's X account in front of Bitcoin's logo in Ankara, Türkiye, on Jan. 21, 2025. (AA Photo)
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A mobile phone screen displays U.S. President Donald Trump's X account in front of Bitcoin's logo in Ankara, Türkiye, on Jan. 21, 2025. (AA Photo)
March 02, 2025 12:53 PM GMT+03:00

While the has been facing the largest retreat of its all-time, the is preparing to host its first cryptocurrency summit next Friday (Mar. 7).

According to the White House (AI) and crypto czar ' post on X, U.S. President will deliver remarks at the event.

The summit will bring together prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the crypto industry, alongside members of the president’s Working Group on Digital Assets, a group composed of the heads of several federal agencies.

The event will be chaired by Sacks and administered by the Working Group’s Executive Director, Bo Hines.

Is market gearing up for another Bitcoin rally?

The White House meeting comes amid the largest wave of global cryptocurrency sell-offs, with massive losses, particularly affecting Bitcoin.

Last week saw the most significant liquidation in the global cryptocurrency market, as a widespread sell-off drove down by 13%, according to CoinGecko data.

Bitcoin, the world's largest and most valuable digital asset, fell below the $80,000 mark, marking a decline of over 27% from its peak on Jan. 20, ahead of Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

The line chart illustrates Bitcoin’s price fluctuations over the past week, dropping from around $95,000 to below $80,000 amid a major sell-off. (Chart via CoinMarketCap)
The line chart illustrates Bitcoin’s price fluctuations over the past week, dropping from around $95,000 to below $80,000 amid a major sell-off. (Chart via CoinMarketCap)

According to analysts, the summit will focus on cryptocurrency regulations and mass adoption rather than the widely expected introduction of a national strategic reserve, a pledge that Trump has repeatedly emphasized.

However, following the White House's announcement of the summit, surged over 8% on Friday, climbing from $78,000 back to the $86,500 mark and fueling expectations toward another .

As of 9:00 a.m. GMT on Sunday, Bitcoin stands at $85,764, showing a slight daily gain, according to CoinMarketCap data.

May 22, 2025 09:13 AM GMT+03:00
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