President Donald Trump has just proposed the Trump Gold Cards program, allowing foreigners to purchase the right to apply for a visa to the U.S. for $5 million, along with requirements for investment and job creation for Americans. This is seen as a move to replace the EB-5 program, which Trump criticized for its lack of transparency and susceptibility to abuse.

Impact on Investment and the Cryptocurrency Market

This policy could attract significant capital into the U.S., especially from ultra-wealthy individuals, including Russian oligarchs. If the program #GoldCard is successful, there will be two important consequences affecting the crypto market:

  1. Investment capital could shift into digital assets

    • Individuals seeking to immigrate to the U.S. may convert their assets into Bitcoin, stablecoins, or other digital assets for easier cross-border transactions.

    • Crypto is often used as a means to preserve assets when moving between countries with strict financial regulations.

  2. Impact on the stablecoin and DeFi market

    • If investors use crypto to participate in this program, there will be higher demand for USDT, USDC, or other stablecoins to conduct financial transactions.

    • DeFi platforms could benefit as participants need flexible financial tools to reallocate capital.

Impact on Real Estate and American Businesses

In addition to crypto, this program could also drive up real estate prices in the U.S. due to the influx of new money. Additionally, significant investment commitments from corporations like Apple ($500 billion) and SoftBank continue to reinforce confidence in the U.S. economy, which could boost stock indices and risky assets, including Bitcoin.

Conclusion

The #TRUMP push to attract investment could create a spillover effect into crypto, as investors look to shift assets into the U.S. If the market perceives increased risk, Bitcoin and other digital assets could benefit as a store of value. In the coming period, Trump's immigration and investment policy could become an important influencing factor on the trends in the crypto market.