Bitcoin News Today: Trump-Putin Meeting Focuses on Ukraine With 90% Mention Probability

The world is watching closely as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage, Alaska, for a rare in-person diplomatic session. This is the first such meeting on U.S. soil since 2007, when Putin met George W. Bush in Maine. The discussions are expected to focus heavily on the ongoing war in Ukraine, with a 90% probability that President Volodymyr Zelensky will be mentioned, according to prediction market data [1]. Other likely topics include NATO, Crimea, and former U.S. President Joe Biden.

While the geopolitical agenda is clear, the crypto community has turned its attention to a more speculative question: will Bitcoin be mentioned? According to Polymarket, the chance of BTC being referenced during the talks is only 4%, making it the least likely of the major topics. This is in line with the nature of high-level diplomatic meetings, where strategic and security concerns tend to dominate [1].

Trump, who recently shared a video on Truth Social showing his departure for Alaska, has not hinted at any plans to bring up cryptocurrency during the meeting. On the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has already arrived in Anchorage and sparked attention with a sweater displaying the acronym “USSR,” a symbolic nod to the Soviet Union [1]. The gesture underscores the broader political messaging at play.

Financial and crypto markets remain on edge, anticipating potential volatility following the meeting. Even if Bitcoin is not discussed, any developments—positive or negative—regarding the Ukraine situation are expected to have a significant impact on investor sentiment and asset prices [1]. Progress toward de-escalation could boost confidence, while renewed tensions might lead to sharp corrections.

The broader crypto market has shown signs of upward momentum, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high in early June and Ethereum also gaining traction [2]. However, these movements are more likely tied to broader market anticipation rather than direct implications from the Trump-Putin meeting. A related Polymarket contract estimates a 70% chance that Trump will mention "Russia" or "Ukraine" at least 15 times during a joint press conference [3], further highlighting the meeting's central focus.

Separately, the U.S. Treasury has signaled support for Bitcoin, with Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the government's interest in expanding its BTC holdings [4]. This aligns with Trump’s stated goal of positioning the U.S. as the “Bitcoin superpower of the world” [5]. However, this development is unrelated to the content of the Trump-Putin discussions and does not necessarily suggest that BTC will be a topic of conversation.

As the meeting unfolds, all eyes are on Anchorage for any signs of cooperation or conflict that could shape the global political and economic landscape. Whether or not Bitcoin is mentioned, the outcome will be closely analyzed for its potential ripple effects on markets and international relations [1].

Sources:

[1] https://cryptopotato.com/will-trump-and-putin-mention-bitcoin-btc-during-their-meeting-heres-what-we-know/

[2] https://www.xt.com/en/blog/post/btc-hits-new-ath-eth-pushes-higher-as-trump-putin-meeting-grabs-spotlight-your-weekly-crypto-recap

[3] https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-meets-putin-high-stakes-144426804.html

[4] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-1-1043148-20250815

[5] https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1044006-20250815