During the 2024 US presidential Election, Bitcoin (BTC), the famous cryptocurrency took the center stage. Trump after publicly expressing his pro-crypto stance gained popularity and won the US presidential elections. After Trump’s victory, Bitcoin has set new all-time highs every week. The president-elect has also proposed to plans establish Bitcoin Reserve in order to fight inflation.
When Trump was announced victorious, the price of the Bitcoin token was around $75,000 and today, the price for the same token stands at somewhere around $97,000. With these developments, the entire crypto community has been escalated but there is somebody is not very happy about cryptocurrency taking all the limelight. Zelensky, Ukraine’s President expresses strong opinion against the Bitcoin Reserves.
Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Proposal
Trump has proposed a $90 billion U.S. Bitcoin Reserve, which is a strategic move to combat financial shifts. This step mirrors the moves of countries like Bhutan, El Salvador who have integrated Bitcoin in their national holdings. The main motive for this proposal is to safeguard U.S. economy against inflation and to position the nation as a leader in digital asset innovation.
Zelensky’s Response: Prioritize Aid Over Bitcoin
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has been expressing his frustration over the Bitcoin Reserve development, questioning why countries are channeling funds into Bitcoin rather than supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
BREAKING: 🇺🇦 Zelensky is reportedly furious that other countries want to build Bitcoin strategic reserves
“Why are they putting their money in to Bitcoin when they can help fund Ukraine against Russia?” pic.twitter.com/SPeA9fAwS2
— Gordon (@AltcoinGordon) November 29, 2024
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The U.S. and NATO countries playing a key roles in aiding Ukraine. The current leader, President Biden in the meantime has been a great supporter of Ukraine. He provided the country at war with military aid that includes weapons and equipment.
With Trump taking over the president’s office in January 2025, there is a possibility that Trump may stop aiding Ukraine further and invest more and more into the Bitcoin reserve. This has sparked a sense of fear within the Ukrainian President.
Would this Affect Crypto Industry or End the War?
Trump has been against Ukraine joining NATO from the beginning and this stance could further complicate international efforts to resolve the conflict. Trump’s stance would bring about geopolitical tensions that can affect the global economic stability. This instability can also affect crypto market as a whole.
Even though Trump’s opposition may have significant implications for the ongoing conflict, it is unlikely that it could be a sole factor that brings end to the war.
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