The Bull Run That Never Came
So I was scrolling through r/CryptoMarkets and stumbled on a thread that was pure fire. The title said it all: “ONE YEAR INTO THE ‘CRYPTO PRESIDENT’... AND THE MARKET IS STILL COOKED. WHERE’S THE BULL RUN WE WERE PROMISED?”
The original poster laid it out cold. It’s been a year since the supposedly “pro-crypto” administration took over. Back in late 2024, everyone was high on hopium, thinking a friendly SEC and clear regulations would kickstart a face-melting rally. The reality? Bitcoin is down double digits from inauguration day, and major alts have been absolutely demolished, with some down 70-90%.
Instead of regulatory clarity giving us green candles, the OP points out that constant threats of trade wars and tariffs have killed every little bit of momentum. It turns out that macroeconomics doesn't really care about a president's friendly tweets on crypto.
The Community Is NOT Having It
Man, the comment section was a warzone. The overwhelming vibe? People feel completely played. The consensus was that the “pro-crypto” stance was just for show, benefiting only the president and his inner circle.
Users on the thread were brutal. One said, “Trump is the crypto president only because he and his family are milking it for themselves.” Another chimed in with the classic, “Welcome to the 'i didnt think the leopards would eat MY face' party.” The sentiment was that this was a classic grift, enriching the few while the average holder got wrecked.
A few users made some solid points, though. One trader noted that the market probably priced in the “crypto-friendly” win months before the inauguration, which is why we saw a spike back then. Another pointed out the grim reality that with inflation, the losses are even worse than they look on paper.
My Take: Never Trust a Politician With Your Portfolio
Okay, let's be real for a second. Anyone who pinned their entire investment strategy on a politician was setting themselves up for a bad time. I don't care who is in office. Presidents don't control the market. They can influence it, sure, but they can't fight global liquidity flows, interest rate cycles, or geopolitical chaos.
This whole situation is a perfect example of why you can't trade the hype. The market runs on fundamentals, tech cycles, and cold, hard cash flow—not campaign promises. We got some small wins on the regulatory front, but as the Reddit thread shows, a single headline about tariffs can wipe out a month of progress.
This isn't FUD, it's a wake-up call. Your security—in your assets and your strategy—comes from you. It comes from understanding the tech, managing your risk, and not getting suckered in by smooth talkers promising you a Lambo. The real signals are adoption rates, network upgrades, and the Bitcoin halving—not what comes out of Washington D.C.
What's your take? Is the market just in a rough macro spot, or was the whole 'Crypto President' angle a scam from the start? Drop a comment below and let me know.
