Bitcoin has soared since President Trump's election, and recent developments suggest that his administration may elevate the cryptocurrency industry to unprecedented heights. According to a Bloomberg report on November 20th, President Trump's team is considering establishing a dedicated cryptocurrency policy position within the White House and is vetting candidates for this role. This week, Trump’s team has consulted multiple times with executives from the digital assets industry, discussing a role that would lead a small team to liaise between Congress, the White House, and various cryptocurrency regulatory bodies.
Sources indicate that it is still unclear whether this senior position, referred to as the "Cryptocurrency Czar," will be established. However, if confirmed, this would be the first-ever White House position dedicated to cryptocurrency, highlighting the influence of the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry on the new U.S. government administration.
Following the news of the potential new White House position, Bitcoin maintained a 4% increase during the midday trading session on Wednesday, stabilizing above the historic high of $96,000.
On Tuesday of the same week, it was reported that $Trump Media & Technology (DJT.US)$ was set to acquire $Bakkt Holdings (BKKT.US)$ entirely, with Trump promising to retain a 53% stake in DJT. That day, Bitcoin reached $94,000 for the first time in history during intraday trading.
Amidst this political and market momentum, MicroStrategy has boldly moved to capitalize on Bitcoin's potential. The company announced on Wednesday that it plans to increase the sale of convertible senior notes to nearly $2.6 billion, up 50% from earlier plans. The proceeds are earmarked for purchasing more Bitcoin, reinforcing MicroStrategy's transformation from a software manufacturer to a financial firm heavily invested in digital assets. Currently, MicroStrategy boasts approximately $31 billion in digital asset reserves, branding itself as a Bitcoin investment company. $MicroStrategy (MSTR.US)$ overnight prices surge.
During his campaign, Trump consistently promoted Bitcoin, promising to make the U.S. the first country to list Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, dismiss the current SEC chairman perceived as hostile to the cryptocurrency industry, establish a presidential advisory committee on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and encourage power plants to enhance electricity supply for Bitcoin mining. Investors have bet that Trump's presidency would introduce legislation favorable to the industry, making Bitcoin's surge less surprising.
There have been doubts about whether Trump's presidency will indeed benefit Bitcoin. Senior market columnist James Mackintosh suggested that Bitcoin is already largely unregulated, and easing regulations could increase market demand for other cryptocurrencies, potentially leading to capital outflows from Bitcoin. Furthermore, Trump's commitments to support cryptocurrencies may not necessarily materialize.
Some believe the logic behind the "Trump trade" anticipates that Trump, seeking to integrate with Wall Street, will heed market advice. However, economists warn that overly enthusiastic investors might be inflating stock prices, potentially leading to a market correction.
