USA to become ‘Bitcoin superpower’ as President Donald Trump appears by video at crypto event

Trump seemingly prepared a prerecorded video to be played during Digital Assets Summit 2025.

Mar 20, 2025

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Today's crypto landscape is abuzz with significant developments. President Donald Trump has reiterated his vision to transform the U.S. into a "Bitcoin superpower," emphasizing a strategic shift in federal policy towards digital assets. Meanwhile, BlackRock highlights Bitcoin's potential as a hedge against economic downturns, citing its scarcity and independence. In market news, the first Solana ETFs are set to debut in the U.S., and Bitnomial is launching CFTC-approved XRP futures following the SEC's withdrawal from the Ripple case. Dive into these stories and more below.

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The global crypto market cap is $2.77 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $97.19 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $84,801.57, and BTC market dominance is 60.6%. The price of Ethereum is $1,973.34, and ETH market dominance is 8.6%. The best-performing sector is Education, which gained 12%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Neutral (49).