Financial markets are in chaos, with Donald Trump attributing the crash to Kamala Harris and the Biden administration.
Over $2 trillion vanished from traditional markets within the first trading hour, and the crypto sector is experiencing extreme turbulence reminiscent of 2021.
Online brokerages like Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Vanguard faced technical issues, impacting thousands of users. Bitcoin has dropped over 16%, and Ether has seen its sharpest decline since 2021.
Massive sell-offs have resulted in the liquidation of 305,759 traders, amounting to $1.22 billion, dragging Bitcoin below $50,000.
On Truth Social, Trump blamed the market collapse on Harris and Biden, claiming their inept leadership caused the crisis. He presented voters with a stark choice: return to “Trump prosperity” or face the “Kamala Crash” and a potential Great Depression in 2024, along with the threat of World War III.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, fears of a larger conflict are spreading on social media, with frequent advisories contributing to global market instability. Traders are grappling with an atmosphere of escalating uncertainty and rumors of war.
Robinhood has agreed to a $29.75 million settlement with FINRA over lapses in supervision and compliance, including failures in anti-money laundering measures and oversight of trading activities.
Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is reportedly preparing to go public through an initial public offering (IPO).
Sergey Nazarov, the founder of Chainlink (LINK), sees the Trump Administration’s newfound support for digital assets as a potential catalyst for reinforcing the United States’ dominance in global finance.
U.S. cryptocurrency companies have played a major role in President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, contributing over $144 million.