A Double-Edged Sword
#Bitcoin ($BTC ) is riding a wave of momentum, trading at $96,500 as of May 5, 2025, just shy of the $100,000 milestone. A 30% surge since April reflects a seismic shift in U.S. regulatory attitudes under the Trump administration, which has embraced a pro-crypto stance. But while the image of a person snapping a selfie with a Louis Vuitton phone case captures the flashy allure of crypto wealth, the regulatory changes driving this boom come with hidden risks that challenge Bitcoin’s core .
