#BitcoinAsia #Bitcoin #Trump

Just a couple of days ago, we did a deep dive into the Tokyo WebX Summit — often hailed as Asia’s most important crypto event — a stage that brought together global regulators, industry leaders, and policymakers. Heath Tarbert, former CFTC Chairman and now Circle’s Chief Legal Officer, along with Satsuki Katayama, Japanese Senator and Chair of the Budget Committee, represented two of the world’s most important economies and engaged in a fiery dialogue on crypto regulation and the development of stablecoins.

If the 2025 Tokyo WebX Summit ignited the atmosphere for Asia’s crypto industry, then the 2025 Hong Kong Bitcoin Asia Conference was nothing short of a complete upgrade. Unlike previous conferences that often spoke vaguely about “blockchain applications,” this event kept the spotlight firmly on Bitcoin itself — and the grand narratives it represents: global reserve asset, institutional adoption, protocol evolution, and wealth preservation.

From the Trump family on stage, to CZ, Balaji, and countless institutions and startups, Bitcoin is no longer just “digital gold.” It is being positioned as the underlying logic of future financial order. And this time, the story is no longer an echo chamber of insiders — it is a symphony of global institutions, national capital, and top-tier enterprises.

This article will break down the core signals of Bitcoin Asia 2025, and show how Bitcoin is moving from idealism to reality.

One of the biggest highlights of the conference came from Eric Trump’s remarks. As Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, he shared an ironic story: for political reasons, the Trump family was “de-banked” by U.S. financial institutions. In other words, they were marginalized by the traditional banking system, even denied normal financial services. And that ironically became their entry point into Bitcoin.

Eric bluntly stated that Bitcoin hitting $1 million is just a matter of time, and he advised investors to “buy and hold for five years.” Even more interestingly, he floated a wild idea — maybe one day, tariffs could be paid in Bitcoin.

Behind this is a strong political signal:

• When the traditional financial system shuts the door on certain groups, Bitcoin becomes the alternative.

• In the dilemma of being “de-banked,” Bitcoin is no longer just a wealth allocation tool, but a kind of financial refuge.

Eric also revealed that he now spends 90% of his time in the Bitcoin community, and he highly praised his father’s administration for its digital asset policy pivot. In just 7 months, progress in U.S. digital assets has exceeded that of the past 10 years.

The signal is very clear: Bitcoin is shifting from rebel outsider to policy tool, entering a true state-level narrative.

Another heavyweight guest, Balaji, presented an even more extreme vision: Bitcoin will end the Federal Reserve’s control, replacing human decision-making with algorithmic monetary policy.

Imagine a world where there are no longer “Fed rate hikes or cuts” as macro gambles, but instead completely transparent algorithmic rules. What would the global financial system look like then?

Balaji even predicted that when Bitcoin’s price breaks from $100,000 to $1 million, half of the world’s billionaires will come from crypto. The traditional wealth structure will be completely overturned.

But he didn’t ignore risks either:

• Quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation.

• 51% attacks remain a potential black swan.

• Developer security and system backdoors are issues that must be solved in the future.

This reminds us: Bitcoin’s victory is not the end of the story, but the beginning of new challenges.

Podcast host Stephan Livera predicted that this Bitcoin cycle will last longer than any before. He even cited the “power law model,” arguing that by 2045, Bitcoin could reach $10 million per coin, with a market cap of $200 trillion.

Sounds like fantasy? Don’t forget:

• Central banks like Switzerland’s are already holding Bitcoin ETFs.

• More and more countries are experimenting with “sovereign mining.”

This means Bitcoin demand is no longer just “speculation,” but has entered the level of national strategic reserves.

Compared to Bitcoin’s spotlight, most altcoins appear awkward. Livera was blunt: “The utility token theory is wrong. Just because a token is used as gas doesn’t mean it has value.”

In other words, 99% of altcoins are either speculative plays or just tech experiments. Very few can truly sustain long-term value.

Meanwhile, Mike Jarmolish from Lightning Ventures was even more extreme in his optimism: “There are no bearish reasons.” He argued that Bitcoin’s OTC buyer base is so massive that it’s impossible to go back to the kind of deep pullbacks we saw in the past.

The core signal here: in 2025, the main storyline is Bitcoin — everything else is just side quests.

CZ’s first point cut straight to the heart: stablecoins are blockchain’s native application, and in the future, every country will have at least a few. The logic is simple: stablecoin = digital dollar at the national level. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

CZ described Real-World Asset tokenization (RWA) as something that must be explored, but hasn’t yet proven itself. The main problems are:

• Insufficient liquidity.

• Complex regulation.

• Obvious flaws in product mechanisms.

This means RWA still has a long way to go before it becomes an institutional narrative on par with Bitcoin.

Even though Binance remains the largest centralized exchange, CZ openly admitted: within 5–10 years, DEXs will surpass CEXs. Why?

• DEXs offer higher transparency and no KYC.

• User demand for self-custody is getting stronger.

• Though DEXs today have issues with UX and fees, technological progress is inevitable.

Perhaps the most eye-catching point was CZ’s view on AI: in the future, AI agents will generate massive volumes of micropayments, and crypto is the only viable payment form.

In other words, AI’s financial system will inevitably be blockchain-based. This isn’t just a merging of two tracks, but potentially the most important tech convergence of the next few decades.

Another standout highlight of Bitcoin Asia 2025 was the repeated emphasis on the concept of “Bitcoin Treasury Companies.” Since 2020, the U.S. money supply has grown 30%. Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against inflation.

And yet, currently only about 175 listed companies globally have adopted Bitcoin treasury strategies — a mere 0.3%.

In other words, this wave has only just begun.

Eric Wall, founder of Taproot Wizards, raised a thought-provoking point: Bitcoin is undergoing an “enterprise acquisition.”

What does that mean? As more institutions and listed companies join in, influence over Bitcoin protocol upgrades is shifting from community to enterprise. He highlighted the potential of the op_cat upgrade, as well as using Stark/ZK proofs to improve privacy and scalability.

This sends a crucial signal: the Bitcoin of the future won’t just be “digital gold,” but an evolving financial operating system.

Looking back at the whole conference, several clear threads emerge:

• Macro level: Bitcoin has upgraded from “people’s money” to a strategic asset for nations and institutions.

• Market level: The bullish consensus is overwhelming, while altcoins are gradually being sidelined.

• Tech level: Protocol upgrades, AI integration, and DEX growth are all pushing the Bitcoin ecosystem to new heights.

• Institutional level: Bitcoin treasury companies and ETFs are prying open the gates of traditional capital markets.

In one sentence: Bitcoin Asia 2025 didn’t just let people see the future of price — it showed us that Bitcoin is already starting to shape a new financial order.

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#BitcoinAsia #Bitcoin #Trump

Just a couple of days ago, we did a deep dive into the Tokyo WebX Summit — often hailed as Asia’s most important crypto event — a stage that brought together global regulators, industry leaders, and policymakers. Heath Tarbert, former CFTC Chairman and now Circle’s Chief Legal Officer, along with Satsuki Katayama, Japanese Senator and Chair of the Budget Committee, represented two of the world’s most important economies and engaged in a fiery dialogue on crypto regulation and the development of stablecoins.

If the 2025 Tokyo WebX Summit ignited the atmosphere for Asia’s crypto industry, then the 2025 Hong Kong Bitcoin Asia Conference was nothing short of a complete upgrade. Unlike previous conferences that often spoke vaguely about “blockchain applications,” this event kept the spotlight firmly on Bitcoin itself — and the grand narratives it represents: global reserve asset, institutional adoption, protocol evolution, and wealth preservation.

From the Trump family on stage, to CZ, Balaji, and countless institutions and startups, Bitcoin is no longer just “digital gold.” It is being positioned as the underlying logic of future financial order. And this time, the story is no longer an echo chamber of insiders — it is a symphony of global institutions, national capital, and top-tier enterprises.

This article will break down the core signals of Bitcoin Asia 2025, and show how Bitcoin is moving from idealism to reality.

One of the biggest highlights of the conference came from Eric Trump’s remarks. As Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, he shared an ironic story: for political reasons, the Trump family was “de-banked” by U.S. financial institutions. In other words, they were marginalized by the traditional banking system, even denied normal financial services. And that ironically became their entry point into Bitcoin.

Eric bluntly stated that Bitcoin hitting $1 million is just a matter of time, and he advised investors to “buy and hold for five years.” Even more interestingly, he floated a wild idea — maybe one day, tariffs could be paid in Bitcoin.

Behind this is a strong political signal:

• When the traditional financial system shuts the door on certain groups, Bitcoin becomes the alternative.

• In the dilemma of being “de-banked,” Bitcoin is no longer just a wealth allocation tool, but a kind of financial refuge.

Eric also revealed that he now spends 90% of his time in the Bitcoin community, and he highly praised his father’s administration for its digital asset policy pivot. In just 7 months, progress in U.S. digital assets has exceeded that of the past 10 years.

The signal is very clear: Bitcoin is shifting from rebel outsider to policy tool, entering a true state-level narrative.

Another heavyweight guest, Balaji, presented an even more extreme vision: Bitcoin will end the Federal Reserve’s control, replacing human decision-making with algorithmic monetary policy.

Imagine a world where there are no longer “Fed rate hikes or cuts” as macro gambles, but instead completely transparent algorithmic rules. What would the global financial system look like then?

Balaji even predicted that when Bitcoin’s price breaks from $100,000 to $1 million, half of the world’s billionaires will come from crypto. The traditional wealth structure will be completely overturned.

But he didn’t ignore risks either:

• Quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation.

• 51% attacks remain a potential black swan.

• Developer security and system backdoors are issues that must be solved in the future.

This reminds us: Bitcoin’s victory is not the end of the story, but the beginning of new challenges.

Podcast host Stephan Livera predicted that this Bitcoin cycle will last longer than any before. He even cited the “power law model,” arguing that by 2045, Bitcoin could reach $10 million per coin, with a market cap of $200 trillion.

Sounds like fantasy? Don’t forget:

• Central banks like Switzerland’s are already holding Bitcoin ETFs.

• More and more countries are experimenting with “sovereign mining.”

This means Bitcoin demand is no longer just “speculation,” but has entered the level of national strategic reserves.

Compared to Bitcoin’s spotlight, most altcoins appear awkward. Livera was blunt: “The utility token theory is wrong. Just because a token is used as gas doesn’t mean it has value.”

In other words, 99% of altcoins are either speculative plays or just tech experiments. Very few can truly sustain long-term value.

Meanwhile, Mike Jarmolish from Lightning Ventures was even more extreme in his optimism: “There are no bearish reasons.” He argued that Bitcoin’s OTC buyer base is so massive that it’s impossible to go back to the kind of deep pullbacks we saw in the past.

The core signal here: in 2025, the main storyline is Bitcoin — everything else is just side quests.

CZ’s first point cut straight to the heart: stablecoins are blockchain’s native application, and in the future, every country will have at least a few. The logic is simple: stablecoin = digital dollar at the national level. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

CZ described Real-World Asset tokenization (RWA) as something that must be explored, but hasn’t yet proven itself. The main problems are:

• Insufficient liquidity.

• Complex regulation.

• Obvious flaws in product mechanisms.

This means RWA still has a long way to go before it becomes an institutional narrative on par with Bitcoin.

Even though Binance remains the largest centralized exchange, CZ openly admitted: within 5–10 years, DEXs will surpass CEXs. Why?

• DEXs offer higher transparency and no KYC.

• User demand for self-custody is getting stronger.

• Though DEXs today have issues with UX and fees, technological progress is inevitable.

Perhaps the most eye-catching point was CZ’s view on AI: in the future, AI agents will generate massive volumes of micropayments, and crypto is the only viable payment form.

In other words, AI’s financial system will inevitably be blockchain-based. This isn’t just a merging of two tracks, but potentially the most important tech convergence of the next few decades.

Another standout highlight of Bitcoin Asia 2025 was the repeated emphasis on the concept of “Bitcoin Treasury Companies.” Since 2020, the U.S. money supply has grown 30%. Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against inflation.

And yet, currently only about 175 listed companies globally have adopted Bitcoin treasury strategies — a mere 0.3%.

In other words, this wave has only just begun.

Eric Wall, founder of Taproot Wizards, raised a thought-provoking point: Bitcoin is undergoing an “enterprise acquisition.”

What does that mean? As more institutions and listed companies join in, influence over Bitcoin protocol upgrades is shifting from community to enterprise. He highlighted the potential of the op_cat upgrade, as well as using Stark/ZK proofs to improve privacy and scalability.

This sends a crucial signal: the Bitcoin of the future won’t just be “digital gold,” but an evolving financial operating system.

Looking back at the whole conference, several clear threads emerge:

• Macro level: Bitcoin has upgraded from “people’s money” to a strategic asset for nations and institutions.

• Market level: The bullish consensus is overwhelming, while altcoins are gradually being sidelined.

• Tech level: Protocol upgrades, AI integration, and DEX growth are all pushing the Bitcoin ecosystem to new heights.

• Institutional level: Bitcoin treasury companies and ETFs are prying open the gates of traditional capital markets.

In one sentence: Bitcoin Asia 2025 didn’t just let people see the future of price — it showed us that Bitcoin is already starting to shape a new financial order.

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