Elections Will Decide Bitcoin’s Next Move

[Alpen]

Just out of interest, i compared Biden's administration and Trump's this year administration in tradingview.

During first 286 days that Trump has been in office BTC has risen 15.52% if we count from start to ath.
If we count it from the day he was declared as the winner in election to ath, it has risen 80.49%

Compared to first 286 days that Biden was in office BTC has pumped 100.65% (if we count from start to ath).
If we count it from the day he was declared as the winner in election to ath, it pumped 366.98%%

Bitcoin grew under Biden because the old man managed to create 'Bidenomics.' Trump, on the other hand, is destructive to the economy. That's why crypto is struggling—it hasn't fit into the AI trend.

Back then, crypto developers stayed out of politics. Now, they've staked their future on Trump and become enemies of the Democrats. They are allegedly paying bribes to Trump, funding his family's business, and even paying for a ballroom construction. They will all be under investigation when the Democrats return, and their companies will face crippling taxes and severe oversight. They have made themselves a political liability.

[Fiatless]

People will now have to see that there's a lot of factors to wait now aside from the halving for the price increase. It can't be denied that the last year's election have been so good and made the price of Bitcoin hit near $100k. Although we're still close to that price as of the moment that kind of factor is now being seen by the investors that it helps every time it happens. While the next one who sits in the white house will also play a part whether they'd be anti or pro bitcoin just like what favored bitcoin because Trump was a pro.

Many other political and economic factors now determine the price of Bitcoin. We are aware that the Bitcoin price increased immediately after the ETF was approved in the US. And it was under Joe Biden that this many institutions got the approval to offer Bitcoin services to clients. Unfortunately, we have gotten to an era where the happenings in the US now affect the price of Bitcoin. I hope a time will come when Bitcoin will be independent from the US economic and political policies.

[GigaBit]

Bitcoin price may fall again in the future, as it rose from a dip a year ago. Trump is a crypto supporter, and the price of Bitcoin has increased as soon as the news of his coming to power came out. It is true that If he loses power, the price of Bitcoin will fall. Bitcoin supporters will continue to implement their goal of accumulating. Even if the price of Bitcoin decreases slightly if the Democrats come to power, it will not be permanent because over time, those who are holders will continue to increase their holdings. Even if there is a price correction due to a change in power, Bitcoin will continue to rise again.

[Gozie51]

But despite Republican control of both chambers, no major crypto legislation has passed — only debates and drafts.

What we have to understand about bitcoin price is that it is progressive and not dependent on any government influence. Governments like that of Trump can manipulate the price with statements that they make but that is obviously a temporal move to enrich themselves and other lucky people who are fishing in the same direction of the wave of the influence. Temporal because the price will return back at least after another halving.

So Bitcoin has been progressive because the market demand to use btc as asset and investment property have increased. More people are believing in bitcoin not because of the positive vibes and regulations from Trump because people still invested in bitcoin during Biden's administration despite the hard stance it had on bitcoin. El Salvador and some institutions started investing in Bitcoin during Biden's administration. So Bitcoin is progressive with or without Republican control of both legislative chambers.

[dunfida]

But despite Republican control of both chambers, no major crypto legislation has passed — only debates and drafts.

What we have to understand about bitcoin price is that it is progressive and not dependent on any government influence. Governments like that of Trump can manipulate the price with statements that they make but that is obviously a temporal move to enrich themselves and other lucky people who are fishing in the same direction of the wave of the influence. Temporal because the price will return back at least after another halving.

So Bitcoin has been progressive because the market demand to use btc as asset and investment property have increased. More people are believing in bitcoin not because of the positive vibes and regulations from Trump because people still invested in bitcoin during Biden's administration despite the hard stance it had on bitcoin. El Salvador and some institutions started investing in Bitcoin during Biden's administration. So Bitcoin is progressive with or without Republican control of both legislative chambers.

Bitcoin has never really needed the approval or backing of any government to thrive it moves on its own rhythm and follows a cycle driven purely by adoption demand and market psychology not by politics what governments do through policies or statements might cause short term reactions but those are just temporary waves that fade once the market stabilizes again.

We’ve seen this pattern repeat itself over and over politicians or influential figures make comments or decisions that cause panic or euphoria in the short term and prices react violently but then bitcoin slowly finds its balance again because the core fundamentals haven’t changed it’s decentralized limited in supply and globally accessible no administration no matter how powerful can change that. Like you said people were buying bitcoin even when the government under Biden was tightening regulations and pushing against crypto that shows how strong the faith and understanding of investors have become el salvador made it legal tender institutions like microstrategy and tesla were accumulating regardless of the political climate it’s proof that bitcoin’s progress doesn’t depend on who’s in office or what party holds power.

[tsaroz]

A year ago, Bitcoin was trading around $65K, fueled by hopes that a Trump comeback would turn the U.S. into a crypto-friendly powerhouse. He’d promised sweeping regulatory reforms and positioned himself as the “crypto president.”

But despite Republican control of both chambers, no major crypto legislation has passed — only debates and drafts.

If Democrats regain control of Congress, Trump’s crypto agenda could stall indefinitely. And without clear regulatory progress, Bitcoin might give back all its pre-election gains — potentially sliding back toward that $65K zone.

Whatever people may argue, US is the source of most speculative rise in bitcoin. There maybe some Asian or Russian or European traders or exchanges doing this and that but most of the buying as an investment is coming form US companies in individuals, thanks to pro crypto instance of the governments prior and this one, bitcoin has been easily bought and cashed out in the US.
Trump surely had more promises for crypto but his term hasn't been able to deliver the price boost people expected, maybe due to his controversial nature of operation. But what can also be confirmed is any government that comes after it won't do a 180 for crypto. Biden's term too was not anti-bitcoin and even if a Democratic candidate wins the next elections, we still could hope for a favorable environment for bitcoin adoption. State policies are also made in interest of the people and the business within the country. People and businesses in the US have already embraced Bitcoin.

[Alpen]

So Bitcoin has been progressive because the market demand to use btc as asset and investment property have increased. More people are believing in bitcoin not because of the positive vibes and regulations from Trump because people still invested in bitcoin during Biden's administration despite the hard stance it had on bitcoin. El Salvador and some institutions started investing in Bitcoin during Biden's administration. So Bitcoin is progressive with or without Republican control of both legislative chambers.

The growth of Bitcoin’s price directly depends on mass adoption — something that can’t happen without new legislation. The U.S. serves as the benchmark for crypto laws and regulations. Trump promised to make America the crypto capital of the world, and the further he gets from fulfilling that promise, the lower Bitcoin’s price goes.

[Gozie51]

So Bitcoin has been progressive because the market demand to use btc as asset and investment property have increased. More people are believing in bitcoin not because of the positive vibes and regulations from Trump because people still invested in bitcoin during Biden's administration despite the hard stance it had on bitcoin. El Salvador and some institutions started investing in Bitcoin during Biden's administration. So Bitcoin is progressive with or without Republican control of both legislative chambers.

The growth of Bitcoin’s price directly depends on mass adoption — something that can’t happen without new legislation. The U.S. serves as the benchmark for crypto laws and regulations. Trump promised to make America the crypto capital of the world, and the further he gets from fulfilling that promise, the lower Bitcoin’s price goes.

If Trump promised to make America the crypto capital of the world, so what happens when his second tenure as American president finishes in few years time and a Democrats is elected as the next president, will that stance be sustained? Do you think so?

So there is possibility of repealing some of the laws Trump made during his tenure just like himself have kicked against certain decisions of his predecessor (Biden).

Bitcoin is Independent. For get the media and government support. They are just making the growth faster but without it bitcoin will still be in use maybe not in the Increase it is now.

[Marykeller]

Not understanding Bitcoin properly can lead someone to believe that Bitcoin growth is tied to who will become the US president.

That's not true to say, because I haven't seen Bitcoin price movement channeled on who becomes the president of the US for so long. What it will do is to react to the positive or negative statement the US has made about Bitcoin. And within some time, not more than 2 weeks, it will all be over for Bitcoin to stabilize on its own to increase or decrease based on its demand and supply.

[Alpen]

The growth of Bitcoin’s price directly depends on mass adoption — something that can’t happen without new legislation. The U.S. serves as the benchmark for crypto laws and regulations. Trump promised to make America the crypto capital of the world, and the further he gets from fulfilling that promise, the lower Bitcoin’s price goes.

If Trump promised to make America the crypto capital of the world, so what happens when his second tenure as American president finishes in few years time and a Democrats is elected as the next president, will that stance be sustained? Do you think so?

So there is possibility of repealing some of the laws Trump made during his tenure just like himself have kicked against certain decisions of his predecessor (Biden).

Bitcoin is Independent. For get the media and government support. They are just making the growth faster but without it bitcoin will still be in use maybe not in the Increase it is now.
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In the U.S., laws are passed by Congress — it’s a slow process, and once adopted, they’re hard to repeal. That’s why presidents often rely on executive orders, which can easily be undone by the next administration.

Trump is being smart by trying to push crypto regulation through Congress. The problem is, none of his initiatives have actually made it to a working stage yet.

And with the 2026 midterms coming up, Democrats might win back Congress.