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Markets

Crypto Options Stay Bearish on Ether-Bitcoin Ratio as Trump Fails to Mention BTC in Inaugural Speech

Options continue to show a bias for BTC relative to ETH despite Trump bypassing any mention of strategic bitcoin reserve in his inaugural speech on Monday.

Donald Trump (BarBus/Pixabay)

Markets

Trump Entourage Holds $2.3T in Memecoins

On-chain data shows that wallets likely controlled by members of Trump’s entourage have absurd paper holdings.

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Markets

Don't Be Fooled by Trump-Family Memecoins, the Sell-Off Has Begun

Capital flowing out of existing memecoins spurred TRUMP's rise, now the money is going the other way.

Donald Trump at BTC 2024 (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

TRUMP Memecoin Bulls on Alert as Indicator Hints at Rising Selling Pressure

An indicator called the cumulative volume delta shows traders are either shorting perpetual futures or closing long positions.

Trump's BTC reserve comprises of coins seized in enforcement actions. (hoekstrarogier/Pixabay)

Markets

Balaji Blasts Memecoins, Calling Them 'Zero-Sum Lottery’ as TRUMP Token Sends Market In Frenzy

The former CTO of Coinbase and general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz said in a thread on X that memecoins aren’t wealth creation.

Balaji Srinivasan image via CoinDesk archives

Markets

Bitcoin retraces to $100K, TRUMP Tanks 30% as Melania Memecoin Skyrockets

BTC has pulled back to $100K as Melania Trump launched her own memecoin, stalling the surge in the TRUMP token.

The TRUMP token is down nearly 30% from Sunday's high. (Coingecko)

Policy

Eight U.S. Blockchain Lobby Groups Unite Ahead of Trump's Crypto Friendly Regime

The Texas Blockchain Council is optimistic about Trump’s comeback — but miners may face new difficulties in Texas.

Lee Bratcher (Texas Blockchain Council)

Markets

High-Stakes $100K Bitcoin Call Signals Expectation for Record Price Jump After Trump's Inauguration

Traders are positioning for a rally to record highs after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20

BTC options flow. (Deribit, Amberdata)

Videos

Will 2025 Be the Year of More Custodians and More Competition?

Kaiko research analyst Adam Morgan McCarthy joins CoinDesk with his outlook on the crypto market and regulatory shifts in 2025. Plus, what are the trends to look out for under the Trump administration? This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Will 2025 Be the Year of More Custodians and More Competition?

Policy

Trump Names Crypto-Friendly Stephen Miran as Chair of Council of Economic Advisers

The Council of Economic Advisors is tasked with providing the President advice on economic issues.

U.S. President Donald Trump