Trump's Crypto Revolution Derailed: Bitcoin Crashes Amid Speculation and Tariffs.
ByAinvest
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 5:33 am ET1min read
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President Trump's re-election and appointments of friendly regulators fueled optimism in the crypto industry, leading to a surge in bitcoin value. However, speculation and heavy borrowing resulted in big losses when the value of bitcoin started falling. A tariff threat by Trump in October 2025 triggered the decline, with bitcoin dropping to around $60,000, lower than its value when Trump was re-elected.
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