TD₿: How Will Bitcoin React to a Trump Presidency? - (a Swan Signal Live video) with Brady Swenson, John Haar, Steven Lubka and Brandon Quittem
TL;DR: Donald Trump’s presidency could mark a turning point for Bitcoin, with potential executive orders, policy shifts, and strategic reserves on the horizon.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Today’s video centers on expectations for Bitcoin-related actions during Trump’s inauguration and first week as president. While immediate action may not occur on Day One, top-down initiatives like a Bitcoin stockpile strategy or executive orders, such as repealing SAB 121, are anticipated within the first week.
The debate between establishing a Bitcoin “reserve” versus a “stockpile” leans toward the latter, given the U.S.’s significant debt. Bitcoin is viewed as a strategic asset, akin to gold or oil, and the U.S. is encouraged to stockpile it as a geopolitical safeguard before other nations do. Despite nation-state adoption being slower, broader corporate and institutional adoption remains a strong growth driver for Bitcoin in 2025.
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The Company
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In the Headlines
MicroStrategy Adds 11,000 BTC, Growing Reserves to 461,000 Bitcoin
MicroStrategy expanded its Bitcoin reserves by acquiring 11,000 BTC for $1.1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 461,000 BTC at an average cost of $63,610 per Bitcoin.
This acquisition continues MicroStrategy’s trend of significant Bitcoin investments, including $344 million worth earlier this month.
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Event of the Day
Bitcoin 2025
Dates: May 27-29, 2025
Location: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Theme: "Shaping Bitcoin's Future: Innovation, Adoption, and Sovereignty"
Bitcoin 2025 is the ultimate gathering for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, developers, and institutions. It celebrates Bitcoin's innovation and impact as the world's leading digital asset. Focusing on the future of Bitcoin adoption, technology, and regulation, this event is a must-attend for anyone in the Bitcoin community.
The 2025 event will feature leading figures and thought leaders in the Bitcoin space, including:
Michael Saylor – Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy
Jack Dorsey – Founder, Block (formerly Square)
Cynthia Lummis – U.S. Senator and Bitcoin advocate
Elizabeth Stark – CEO, Lightning Labs
Saifedean Ammous – Author, The Bitcoin Standard
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About the Venue
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Networking and Social Events
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Tickets are available now on the official Bitcoin 2025 website. Early-bird discounts end on January 31, 2025.
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Industry Pass: $1,200
Whale VIP Pass: $7,499 (includes priority seating, VIP lounge access, and a meet-and-greet with speakers)
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