#Trump Hails $BTC Role in Easing Dollar Pressure, Calls Crypto a Strategic U.S. Asset

June 27 – Washington D.C. — In a surprise endorsement of digital assets, former President Donald Trump declared Bitcoin a "great thing" for America, crediting the cryptocurrency with reducing the financial burden on the U.S. dollar and reinforcing American dominance in the global crypto space.

Speaking at a White House press conference following what he called a “monumental Supreme Court victory,” Trump praised the expansion of the digital asset sector under U.S. oversight. “Bitcoin takes a lot of pressure off the dollar,” he said, emphasizing that the rising adoption of cryptocurrencies supports national strength. “We’ve built an entire industry around it — jobs, investment, innovation — and if we didn’t, China would.”

In a departure from his earlier skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, Trump said he became a supporter “several years ago” as he watched the market mature. He pointed out that Bitcoin and other crypto assets showed resilience during recent market downturns, performing more steadily than traditional equities. “It’s an industry now. It’s not going away,” he noted.

As Bitcoin gains wider acceptance — with more merchants incorporating it into payment systems — Trump cast the digital economy as a frontier of American technological leadership.

When questioned about his family’s crypto holdings and whether he would consider putting them on pause to help rally bipartisan support for pending crypto legislation, Trump brushed off concerns. “My sons handle the portfolio,” he said, distancing himself from direct involvement. “I don’t care about investing while I’m in office. What matters is keeping the U.S. ahead.”

He framed the digital asset debate as a geopolitical contest. “If we don’t lead,” Trump warned, “others will — and that includes China.”