Trump's Move Away from Bitcoin ETF

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greg365Member
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#1Mar 16, 2017, 04:54 AM
So Trump just ditched the Bitcoin ETF idea. Kinda shows he’s backing off from Bitcoin, right? Just another bearish signal for crypto, tbh.
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#2Mar 16, 2017, 10:27 AM
Honestly, the whole crypto scene around Trump was never really about Bitcoin. More like a meme-fueled pump and dump fest. They just want to cash in on the hype.
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MadNovaHero Member
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#3Mar 18, 2017, 06:08 PM
I think for him, Bitcoin was just a tool to gain something. Not really into the tech or future of crypto at all.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#4Mar 18, 2017, 11:25 PM
Not so sure about that, man. Sure, he doesn't need an ETF. But his token prices are nose-diving. He's cashing in while investors are left holding the bag.
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#5Mar 19, 2017, 06:33 PM
Trump's track record with Bitcoin? Not great. First, he hyped up the idea, then just bailed. Anyone who thought he’d deliver an ETF was kidding themselves.
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#6Mar 19, 2017, 11:11 PM
Not convinced this is bad for Bitcoin overall. The chatter has shifted to politics instead of what really matters, the actual tech and fundamentals.
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dave.forkMember
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#7Mar 20, 2017, 05:05 AM
They didn’t really abandon Bitcoin, just pulled a non-essential ETF. Just changing strategies, no biggie.
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diamond_minerFull Member
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#8Mar 20, 2017, 06:11 AM
I feel kinda dumb for believing him at all. He just signed off on some symbolic crypto bill instead of a real Bitcoin reserve. What a letdown.
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#9Mar 20, 2017, 08:33 AM
His family’s already made millions from the crypto scene. Maybe they’re pulling back since the hype is dying down.
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WildWolfMember
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#10Mar 22, 2017, 06:58 AM
Still stuck on the conspiracy that everything revolves around the US? Crypto's bigger than just that.
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orbit365Member
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#11Mar 23, 2017, 08:26 AM
You can totally see that he was just using the crypto scene to boost his image. Now that it’s not as profitable, he’ll move on.
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seed777Full Member
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#12Mar 25, 2017, 06:13 AM
Politics can’t just hinge on one guy. If a president’s favor means so much to Bitcoin, we’ve got issues.
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0xHashMember
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#13Mar 25, 2017, 08:20 AM
Yeah, people will stop relying on politicians for crypto direction. The market's got its own rhythms.
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serHero Member
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#14Mar 25, 2017, 01:00 PM
If Bitcoin dips, it won’t just affect alts. Traders know better than to follow some guy who only wants to push his own coin.
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fork404Full Member
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#15Mar 25, 2017, 04:00 PM
Exactly, Trump or no Trump, Bitcoin’s still gonna rise long term. His influence matters, but not everything.
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#16Mar 27, 2017, 09:59 AM
Is this bad for Trump’s biz or Bitcoin? Experts say competition in the ETF market could've played a part.
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greg365Member
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#17Mar 27, 2017, 10:18 AM
Long-term, Trump’s sway is fading. His ‘Trump bump’ might've helped BTC before, but it’s not everything.
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#18Mar 27, 2017, 01:21 PM
He really didn’t care about Bitcoin when it mattered. It’s frustrating how some didn’t see that coming.
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0xRocketMember
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#19Mar 28, 2017, 01:59 PM
Public sentiment can’t be swayed easily. If Bitcoin’s value drops, it messes with his own interests.
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#20Mar 29, 2017, 02:22 AM
Seems like a smart move dropping another ETF. Risky and unnecessary, especially with new regulations coming.
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