
Kelly Slater, the self‑styled “diamond‑hand” crypto investor, is visibly upset as Bitcoin fell from a peak of $109,000 to $67,000 under President Donald Trump. The administration’s promised strategic Bitcoin reserve and pro‑crypto memecoins have not materialized, leaving the market to crater. The decline is tied to Trump’s aggressive Iran gambit, which pushed oil above $100 a barrel, reigniting inflation and keeping the Federal Reserve from cutting rates. Analysts suggest a possible rebound if a new Fed chair cuts rates in May, but personal financial pressures may force investors like Slater to cash out.

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