Trump coin was launched with huge hype due to political branding and massive media attention. But recently its price has seen a notable decline. Based on different analyses, here are some possible reasons:

Token Unlock & Supply Pressure – A large amount of tokens were initially locked. Gradual unlocks are increasing supply in the market, which naturally pushes the price down.

Profit Taking by Early Investors – After the hype-driven surge, many early holders started selling for profit, creating downward pressure.

Negative Sentiment & FUD – Media criticism, uncertainty about regulations, and community doubts have created fear among small investors.

Regulatory & Conflict of Interest Concerns – Since most tokens are controlled by Trump-related entities, investors worry about manipulation and possible future government scrutiny.

Lack of Strong Utility – Like most meme coins, Trump coin relies mainly on hype and identity branding. Without strong use cases, long-term sustainability becomes questionable.

Future Dilution Fear – More token unlocks are expected in the future, which signals further supply pressure and potential price drops.

👉 In short, Trump coin’s decline is not accidental. It is mainly due to supply unlocks, profit-taking, negative sentiment, and lack of fundamental utility.

You are right that El Salvador and the Central African Republic have shown the way, but adopting Bitcoin as legal tender is not only about innovation, it’s also about stability and control. Governments worry about volatility, tax regulation, money laundering, and the effect on their national currency.

While households and individuals are already using Bitcoin in some form, governments usually move slowly because they want to balance innovation with financial security. In my view, gradual integration is possible, but it will likely happen step by step—first through regulation, then wider institutional use, and only later full legal tender adoption.

Bitcoin ETFs are making it easier for common and traditional investors to join the market, and with BlackRock already managing $83B, it’s clear that big institutions are driving adoption, which can bring more trust and stability to Bitcoin in the future.

Yes, it’s possible. Just copy the blockchain folders (blocks and chainstate) from your friend’s PC into your Mac’s Bitcoin Core data folder (~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin). When you open Bitcoin Core, it will detect the copied data, verify it, and then continue syncing the remaining blocks. This way you don’t need to download the whole 700+ GB again.

Thanks for sharing this project, Jean-Luc. The performance improvements over Vanitygen are impressive, especially the CUDA optimization and the way you’ve avoided heavy OpenSSL dependency. The benchmarks clearly show that VanitySearch is faster both on CPU and GPU, which makes it a strong alternative. I also like the option for compressed addresses giving extra speed. I’ll definitely give it a try and share my results. Keep up the good work—looking forward to future updates and optimizations.

Bitcoin surely has the qualities of money, but businesses hesitate mainly due to volatility, legal uncertainty, and high fees during congestion. Still, many use it as an optional payment method. With wider adoption and better technology, it could become much more practical in daily business.

I agree with your point. Many people get the impression that Bitcoin is only for the rich because of the way media highlights big investors and celebrities. But in reality, Bitcoin is for everyone. The beauty of Bitcoin is that you don’t need to buy a whole one—you can start with tiny fractions. Yes, network fees can sometimes make small transactions costly, but that doesn’t change the fact that Bitcoin is neutral and open to all. It depends on how communities use and adopt it.

Bitcoin was not originally designed to replace banks in providing typical loans or mortgages. It’s a decentralized digital money system. However, with new innovations like DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and smart contract–based platforms, peer-to-peer lending has become possible on top of blockchain networks.
For large-scale, long-term loans or mortgages, Bitcoin is still not a full replacement because traditional banking relies on legal frameworks, stability, and regulatory guarantees.
That said, Bitcoin is increasingly being used for small peer-to-peer loans, international remittances, and as collateral in crypto-based lending platforms. So the realistic view is: not yet a direct replacement, but in the future Bitcoin and blockchain could complement or partially substitute banking services.

I think before banks start accepting Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, governments of powerful nations must first recognize it officially. Without legal acceptance, no bank will risk integrating Bitcoin into their system. However, once governments see Bitcoin as a legitimate and stable financial tool, banks will not only allow deposits but may even create new financial products around it.
But the main question is — will all governments agree to this? Because Bitcoin challenges their traditional monetary control, and this makes the process much slower.

Lost bitcoins are considered permanently inaccessible because no one can recover the private keys once they are lost. So yes, the maximum supply of Bitcoin will still be 21 million, but in practice the circulating supply will be lower due to these lost coins. This scarcity could actually increase the value of the remaining bitcoins over time. In short, the lost bitcoins will remain in the blockchain forever but out of circulation, like they are “frozen.”

I don’t think Satoshi’s identity would change Bitcoin itself. The system is already decentralized and far bigger than one person. Of course, markets might react in the short term, but Bitcoin’s fundamentals—scarcity, security, and adoption—remain the same. Personally, I’d be curious, but I wouldn’t sell. The myth of Satoshi is powerful, but Bitcoin is stronger than its creator.

I don’t think governments will take such a step, because enforcing it would be very difficult and costly. Forcing all miners to use only solar energy could immediately reduce production and even affect the economy. However, a gradual shift toward renewable energy is possible, but it is unlikely that governments will impose such a strict rule all of a sudden.

One day, banks may accept Bitcoin as a medium of exchange and even allow deposits in it. However, the real question is—will all governments accept it? Without government approval, Bitcoin can never become a fully legal and widely accepted currency.

“For those with low salaries who must spend all their time earning it, how can they build a better future?”

Bitcoin is technically for both the rich and the poor. While you can buy small fractions of it, such tiny amounts cannot usually be used to purchase bigger things. In practice, cash is still required for such transactions. Therefore, it’s not entirely accurate to say that Bitcoin equally serves both the rich and the poor.

US to hold seized assets instead of buying Bitcoin for reserves. $300K crypto moved from Coinbase to government wallet—new strategy or just politics?

The biggest problem with Bitcoin is that it has no physical form — it is entirely digital. Without electricity and internet access, it cannot be used at all. For small retail purchases or in emergencies, where cash can be instantly exchanged, Bitcoin is impractical. Additionally, elderly or physically challenged individuals, and those unfamiliar with technology, would face significant difficulties using it. On top of that, Bitcoin’s extreme price volatility makes it unsuitable for stable day-to-day transactions. For these reasons, fully replacing fiat currency with Bitcoin is highly impractical in reality.