Bitcoin News Today: CRO’s Trump-Powered Surge: Why Altcoins Are Outpacing Bitcoin in 2025

Cronos (CRO) has experienced a significant price surge of over 164% in a single week, outperforming even Bitcoin’s recent rally to $111,000. This surge is largely attributed to strategic institutional partnerships and ecosystem development, particularly the $6.4 billion treasury partnership between Trump Media and Crypto.com. The deal allocated $1 billion in CRO tokens, $200 million in cash, and $5 billion in equity to build a treasury, enhancing CRO’s utility in Truth Social and Truth+ for payments and subscriptions [3]. The partnership has not only injected liquidity but also elevated CRO’s market capitalization into the top 15 cryptocurrencies [1].

The Trump Media-Crypto.com partnership aligns with broader institutional adoption trends, where corporate treasuries and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are increasingly investing in crypto assets. For instance, Ethereum’s DeFi total value locked (TVL) reached $223 billion in July 2025 [1], driven by U.S. spot ETF inflows and institutional-grade applications. Similarly, CRO’s utility as a hybrid DeFi-corporate asset is appealing to both retail and institutional investors, contributing to its rapid price appreciation [1].

Cronos has also been actively upgrading its infrastructure to support long-term growth. The POS v6 upgrade in July 2025 integrated Cosmos SDK, IBC, and a network “circuit breaker,” enhancing interoperability and developer accessibility. These upgrades resulted in a 14% increase in gas usage and a 33% rise in contract deployments during Q3 2025 [1]. Additionally, the platform’s TVL grew by 46.16% in the same period, outpacing Ethereum’s 59.5% TVL dominance but reflecting a higher growth trajectory [2]. These developments have positioned CRO as a key player in the altcoin season, where utility-driven tokens are outperforming Bitcoin in percentage gains [4].

The broader crypto market has also played a role in CRO’s performance. Bitcoin’s rally has created a risk-on environment, with institutional capital rotating into altcoins. The Trump administration’s approval of crypto in 401(k)s and the Federal Reserve’s dovish monetary policy have reinforced this trend [3]. While Bitcoin’s dominance dipped to 59.18% in Q3 2025 [4], the broader market cap hit $1.6 trillion, reflecting a “two-tier” structure where Bitcoin serves as the core asset and altcoins act as growth engines [4]. CRO’s surge aligns with this dynamic, with its 164% weekly gain and $2.5 billion trading volume spike indicating strong investor sentiment [5].

Looking ahead, analysts remain divided on CRO’s future price trajectory. Some predict a price target of $0.42 [1], while others caution that the token may experience a near-term pullback due to exhausted buying pressure and overbought technical indicators [4]. However, the broader crypto cycle remains bullish, with the CMC Altcoin Season Index anticipating a “mini alt-season” in Q3–Q4 2025 if spot ETFs for altcoins like Solana and XRP are approved [5]. For CRO, the partnership with Trump Media and its institutional-grade infrastructure provide a strong foundation. If the Trump administration’s “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” proposal gains traction [4], CRO could benefit from further institutional adoption, potentially reaching $1.54 during this bull run [5].

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[1] Cronos Whitepaper: Cronos 2025 Whitepaper

[2] DeFi Sector TVL Hits 3-Year High of $153B as Investors...

[3] Cronos (CRO) Price Rallies 164% Following Trump Family Partnership

[4] Bitcoin's Waning Dominance and the Resurgence of Altcoin Season: A Strategic Guide for Q3 2025

[5] Cronos Roadmap: The Golden Age of On-Chain Dominance