Weekend Watch: Altcoins Bleed as Trump Confirms Iran Strikes, BTC Slides to $63K

Risk-off mode is in full effect. Bitcoin has dropped to $63,000 after President Trump confirmed military strikes against Iran, sending shockwaves through global markets. Altcoins are bleeding even harder, with double-digit losses across the board.
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The Trump Effect: How the 45th President Influences Bitcoin Price
Donald Trump can influence the price of Bitcoin indirectly through policy signals, public statements, and broader market sentiment.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Regulatory Signals
2️⃣ Economic & Monetary Policy
3️⃣ Market Sentiment & Media Impact
4️⃣ Institutional Adoption Climate
Trump isn't just a political figure—he's a macro catalyst for Bitcoin. Whether you love him or hate him, his influence on crypto is undeniable.
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Crypto feels a bit tense today.

A massive $2.4 billion in options tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum are expiring, and whenever that happens, the market usually gets a little jumpy. Traders are watching closely because this can trigger short-term price swings.

On the regulation side, there’s some optimism. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the U.S. “CLARITY” bill, which aims to define clearer crypto rules, has a strong chance of passing by April. If that happens, it could remove a lot of the regulatory confusion hanging over the market.

Meanwhile, X (formerly Twitter) clarified that users won’t be able to trade crypto directly through its cashtag feature. So while crypto is talked about heavily there, actual trading integration isn’t happening, at least for now.

And in political commentary, Eric Trump brushed off Bitcoin’s recent dip, basically saying volatility is part of the game.

Overall vibe?
Not panic… but cautious. Traders are watching regulation, macro pressure, and today’s options expiry to see which direction momentum will break.

Eric Trump said: I’m a huge proponent of Bitcoin. I think it hits $1 million. I’ve never been more bullish.

JUST IN: A new legal analysis suggests there is a 74% probability that the U.S. Supreme Court could rule former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies unlawful, a decision that may significantly reshape U.S. trade authority and executive power over international commerce.

The case centers on whether emergency economic powers were overextended to impose broad import tariffs without clear congressional approval. If struck down, the ruling could:
• Limit future presidents’ ability to use tariffs unilaterally.
• Force a reassessment of billions of dollars in collected duties.
• Trigger renewed negotiations with major trading partners affected by the measures.

Markets and policy analysts are closely watching the Court’s timeline, as a final decision could influence global supply chains, inflation expectations, and U.S. trade diplomacy heading into the next economic cycle.

U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Nearing Passage

President Donald Trump says a major crypto market structure bill is close to being passed in the United States, which could reshape how digital assets are regulated and traded. The proposed legislation aims to end the ongoing turf war between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by clarifying oversight roles — a development that could bring more legal clarity and confidence to markets dominated by Bitcoin, Ethereum and other tokens. This kind of lawmaking push is seen as one of the most significant regulatory moves in the crypto space in years.

Weekly Crypto Recap: Bitcoin's Election Gains Evaporate, Altcoins Crash Hard
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https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-erases-post-trump-election-gains-altcoins-crash-by-double-digits-your-weekly-crypto-recap/

Altcoins are surging as the DXY (Dollar Index) hits a four-year low, fueled by President Trump’s recent signals favoring a weaker greenback.
While Bitcoin remains rangebound near $89,200, the liquidity shift has sparked 20%+ rallies in high-growth assets like Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Ethereum as traders front-run today's Fed decision.
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https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/altcoins-jump-as-dollar-slides-bitcoin-holds-steady-crypto-markets-today

Market Rebounds: BTC, BNB, XMR, SUI Rally as Trump Scraps EU Tariff Threats
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https://crypto.news/crypto-prices-today-january-22-btc-bnb-xmr-sui-2026/

Breaking: President Trump recently stated
The Fed should cut rates as the market rises. Someone who can reduce rates is what I desire.
2026 will be a wild year.
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Donald Trump: "Crypto was under siege, but not anymore because it's a big industry now!"
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President Trump has stated that he will consider pardoning Samourai, the creator of the Bitcoin privacy wallet.
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