BTC drops below 65,000 USDT

Trump's State of the Union address did not mention Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and the market's expectations were disappointed, causing intense price volatility.

February 25 News, U.S. President Trump did not mention Bitcoin, blockchain, or cryptocurrency policies in his important policy speech (State of the Union Address) in February 2026, sparking significant attention in the crypto market. Previously, most investors expected Trump to signal regulation of digital assets, financial innovation, or the development of the crypto industry. Therefore, his "avoidance of mentioning cryptocurrencies" quickly became a key variable for traders interpreting macro sentiment. From the content of the speech, Trump mainly focused on economic growth, employment, border security, and national security issues, without touching on any policy directions related to digital assets. This silence surprised some supporters of the crypto industry. Over the past two years, Trump has expressed a positive attitude toward Bitcoin and digital finance multiple times and supported crypto-related projects, leading the market to view him as a potential "crypto-friendly" politician.

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Bitcoin may decline for the fifth consecutive month. What should be the next focus?

Written by: Blockchain Knight Bitcoin is approaching a concerning milestone; if it declines in February, it could mark the fifth consecutive month of decline. Moreover, this situation no longer seems like a typical cryptocurrency downturn but rather a re-pricing driven by macroeconomic factors. This five-month decline, following the ETF era, will be noteworthy, and it will also be the longest monthly downturn for Bitcoin since the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin declined for six consecutive months. Bitcoin's price fell below $63,000 this month, dropping nearly 20%, the largest monthly decline since June 2022. However, the focus is not solely on the price decline itself. A bigger shift is occurring in Bitcoin's pricing mechanism, where ETF capital flows, interest rate expectations, and other macroeconomic factors are influencing its valuation.

Peter Schiff warns that Trump's State of the Union address could trigger a "sell-off," increasing the risk of a short-term pullback after Bitcoin's rally.

On February 25th, just before Trump delivered the State of the Union address, Bitcoin's price briefly surged from around $64,000 to nearly $66,000, sparking market discussions about policy expectations driving the rally. Although the short-term rebound boosted some crypto market sentiment, well-known gold advocate Peter Schiff expressed clear skepticism about this rally, believing it is more likely driven by speculative funds ahead of policy speeches rather than genuine demand improvement. Peter Schiff posted on social media that traders might be betting on Trump mentioning Bitcoin in the State of the Union, thus buying in advance to create upward momentum. He emphasized that if the speech does not mention cryptocurrencies, market sentiment could decline; even if it does, a "profit-taking" sell-off could still occur. Such expectation-driven volatility is common in macro event cycles, often accompanied by high fluctuations and short-term capital battles.

Missouri Advances Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

A draft legislation proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has been referred to the House Commerce Committee following the failure of a similar 2025 initiative. Capitalization and Investment Strategy A bill proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund, House