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“We will dominate crypto” — Trump’s statement pushes crypto exchange and miner stocks up 10–14%
Shares of cryptocurrency companies surged on March 4 following Donald Trump’s statements about the United States aiming to dominate the crypto market and the increased regulatory activity of U.S. agencies.
On March 4, Bitcoin rose above $74,000, gaining 5.8%. Strategy, which holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet, climbed more than 10%, crypto exchange Coinbase rose 14%, while miners Hut 8 and American Bitcoin Corp gained 13.89% and 11,65%, respectively.
Trump pressures banks and the Senate
The market reacted to a double signal: Trump simultaneously criticized banks for delaying the CLARITY bill and urged the Senate to accelerate its consideration.
At a White House press conference, the president stated that the United States intends to become the dominant force in cryptocurrencies — as in everything else.
Against this backdrop, Coinbase appears to be the most direct reflection of political optimism among large publicly traded U.S. companies.
Regulatory optimism fuels the rally
The key driver behind the rally was the expectation of regulatory clarity. The executive branch openly supports a unified legal framework for digital assets, while inflows into spot ETFs continue.
Both major U.S. financial regulators have taken concrete steps:
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the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a regulatory review of prediction markets
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the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a request to clarify how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and related operations
If this momentum continues, crypto-related stocks may have room for further medium-term growth.
Caveats in case of reversal
The rally is driven by expectations of political progress, not by finalized legislation.
If regulatory discussions stall or Bitcoin comes under pressure, a sharp correction in crypto stocks could follow.
Companies like Strategy and mining firms are valued based on their operational leverage to Bitcoin. This works while BTC remains strong, but if the momentum weakens, a rapid reversal is possible.
Combined factors
The combination of presidential rhetoric, regulatory activity, and institutional inflows has created conditions for synchronized growth in both the crypto market and publicly traded companies tied to the industry.
The coming weeks will show how sustainable this momentum is, given that key legislative decisions are still pending.
AI opinion
A historical pattern is clearly visible: the market once again pays a “promise premium” — long before that promise becomes law.
The CLARITY Act’s path through Congress has already stretched over months of procedural disputes, political bargaining, and bipartisan disagreements — even though the House of Representatives has already approved the bill.
Stocks of miners and exchanges often rally on expectations long before legislation actually takes effect. This gap between market optimism and legislative reality creates the greatest zone of uncertainty.
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