Bitcoin is currently under pressure after President Donald Trump's announcement of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6, 2025, failed to meet market expectations. Investors had initially hoped that the U.S. government would make large Bitcoin purchases to support the market. However, David Sacks, the Crypto Czar in the Trump administration, confirmed that the reserve would only be funded by Bitcoin seized in legal cases, with no new purchases. This decision disappointed investors, as it meant there would be no fresh capital inflows to sustain Bitcoin's price.
The market reacted negatively to the announcement. Bitcoin dropped 8.7%, from 92,790 to 84,700, while major altcoins like XRP, DOGE, and ADA also declined by around 9%. Additionally, Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $3.87 billion over the past two weeks, reflecting growing investor concerns about U.S. regulations. Many investors have started reducing their exposure to crypto assets due to policy uncertainty.
The last hope for investors now lies in the White House Crypto Summit, scheduled for the evening of March 7, 2025 (Indonesia time). The event will be attended by David Sacks, along with representatives from the SEC, CFTC, and the U.S. Treasury Department, who will discuss the future of crypto policy. However, expectations for the summit have already diminished, as there has been no indication of concrete policies that could lift the market.
Nevertheless, speculation remains that Trump could announce new policies that shift market sentiment, such as tax incentives for the crypto industry or a future government Bitcoin purchase plan. If the summit delivers a positive surprise, it could act as a catalyst for Bitcoin’s price rally and a breakout from the current technical pattern. Conversely, if no significant policies are introduced, selling pressure could continue, increasing the risk of further price declines.