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In the grand theater of modern folly, Trump Media proclaims a triumph—$2.5 billion in Bitcoin, a digital gold rush that dazzles and deceives. Yet, as if the universe itself chuckles at human hubris, their shares stumble, falling ten percent in a single day, as if embarrassed by the spectacle. Such is the dance of money—bright, fleeting, and prone to graceless pratfalls.

Trump Media Hones `$2.5 Billion`, Claims to Touch the Moon with Bitcoin

With a flourish, they gather cash—$1.5 billion in common stock, $1 billion in notes—destined for the sacred shrine of Bitcoin. Yes, Bitcoin—the ‘core asset’ now, or so they say, as if calling a coin a cornerstone can stave off the relentless entropy of the market. Around fifty institutional investors nod in solemn agreement, as though this circus is a solemn rite, not an exaggerated spectacle.

To safeguard their digital treasure, they trusted Anchorage Digital and Crypto.com, platforms that—coincidentally—collaborated on launching ETFs. Because what’s better than a digital vault maintained by the platform that once joked about enlisting crypto to fix the economy? A major conference in Las Vegas highlights Trump’s new title—“Crypto President,” a crown no crown should envy. The world watches, bemused, as Bitcoin’s recent highs slip-slide into history, much like the promises of politicians.

Meanwhile, Trump’s stock, a volatile beast, declines nearly a third this year, a reminder that money is a fickle friend. With a market cap of around $5.3 billion, they hold revenues that barely make a blip—$3.6 million—while losing $400 million in 2024. But who counts? The dance continues, a farcical ballet on Wall Street’s grand stage.

BTC as the ‘Ultimate Weapon’ in the ‘Financial Crusade’

Devin Nunes, former congressman turned CEO, derides Bitcoin as an “apex instrument of financial freedom,” as if digital currency can break the chains of systemic discrimination—an omnipotent talisman in a world ruled by shadows and suits. Alongside this, Trump Media launches ETFs garlanded with cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Cronos—branding them with the lofty name of Trump, for global investors eager to partake in this digital carnival, with 140 million users waiting eagerly, or so they claim.

In a trend as predictable as sunrise, politically aligned entities tiptoe into Bitcoin, turning treasuries into crypto reserves, much like turning old ships into modern pirate vessels. Figures like Jack Mallers and David Bailey emerge—investors, strategists, perhaps jesters—backed by Tether and SoftBank, transforming the crypto landscape into a game of high stakes and illusions. Bailey’s recent merger, shifting focus from opioid recovery to a crypto crusade, epitomizes the strange alchemy of modern finance: from medicine to memes of wealth.

And so, the wise advisor Bailey extols “Strategy, squared,” a phrase rich with irony—more so as the share of Bitcoin holdings per share climbs, perhaps until the whole castle of cards collapses. Because in this game, laughter is the best currency, and sarcasm the sharpest sword.

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2025-05-28 14:15