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Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election

Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election

Summary

Bitcoin's value has fallen below $71,000, erasing the gains it made since President Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024. The cryptocurrency, known for major price changes, has dropped nearly 20% since the year began, amid broader financial market declines. A proposed bill supported by President Trump to regulate cryptocurrency trading is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate.

Key Facts

  • Bitcoin dropped below $71,000, losing all gains since President Trump’s re-election.
  • The cryptocurrency saw a decrease of over 7% on Thursday.
  • Bitcoin's value has fallen nearly 20% since the start of 2025.
  • It first reached $100,000 in December 2024 and has been dropping since October 2025.
  • The Trump administration showed interest in making the U.S. a hub for cryptocurrency.
  • President Trump launched a crypto company named World Liberty Financial.
  • A proposed Trump-supported bill on cryptocurrency regulation is stalled in the U.S. Senate.
  • A U.S. lawmaker plans to investigate World Liberty Financial after a reported investment deal.
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