‘Be Ready’—‘Earth-Shattering’ Trump Hint Sparks Wild Bitcoin Speculation As Price Suddenly Soars To $100,000

By: forbes - crypto & blockchain|2025/05/08 19:30:05
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Bitcoin and crypto have suddenly soared into May, helped by U.S. president Donald Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks issuing a suprise bitcoin price prediction . Front-run Donald Trump, the White House and Wall Street by subscribing now to Forbes’ CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor where you can "uncover blockchain blockbusters poised for 1,000% plus gains!" The bitcoin price, up around 30% from its April lows, has surged to $100,000 for the first time since February as a leak has revealed Wall Street companies are quietly ramping up their bets on bitcoin and crypto . Now, as bitcoin hurtles toward a $10 trillion game-changer , Trump’s Oval Office tease of a “truly earth-shattering" announcement has been seized on by the crypto crowd who are wildly speculating it could be related to bitcoin. Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex — A daily five-minute newsletter for traders, investors and the crypto-curious that will get you up to date and keep you ahead of the bitcoin and crypto market bull run Apple About To Make Unexpected Free Offer To All iPhone 13 Users Apple Brings Back iPhone 15 Pro And iPhone 15 Pro Max In The U.S. — At Lower Price Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, May 8th U.S. president Donald Trump has teased an "earth-shattering" announcement that some think could be ... More related to bitcoin and crypto as the bitcoin price soars over $100,000. "Crypto holders, be ready," one crypto trader and X influencer posted the platform, referencing Trump’s remarks. "Hope this is a bullish surprise," another posted . This week, Trump hinted he would make a “truly earth-shattering” announcement in the next few days during an Oval Office meeting with Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney. “We’re going to have a very, very big announcement to make, like as big as it gets,” Trump said. “And I won’t tell you on what ... and it’s very positive. It is really, really positive. It’ll be one of the most important announcements that have been made in many years about a certain subject, very important subject.” Trump, who added the announcement was “not about trade," is due to travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates next week, where he’s expected to announce the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to media reports citing anonymous sources. Sign up now for CryptoCodex —A free, daily newsletter for the crypto-curious The bitcoin price has rebounded since crashing to April lows of around $75,000 per bitcoin, helped ... More by fears around U.S. president Donald Trump's trade war receding. The bitcoin price and wider crypto market rocketed following Donald Trump’s election victory in November, with his landmark announcement that that the U.S. will create a bitcoin strategic reserve and a crypto stockpile further boosting prices. Trump’s dismantling of Biden-era restrictions on Wall Street support for crypto has also propelled the bitcoin price higher even as his on-again-off-again global trade war roils stock markets and pushes the gold price to record highs. “Some of the worst fears around the Trump administration’s tariffs seem to be calming down, which has had a positive impact on markets generally," James Toledano, chief operating officer at Unity Wallet, said in emailed comments.

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In the early hours of March 23, 2026, Round 29 of LALIGA delivered a headline clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid hosted their local rivals, Atlético de Madrid, in a high-stakes encounter. Under referee José Munuera, the match unfolded at a fierce pace, packed with physical duels and momentum swings. After a five-goal thriller, Real Madrid held firm for a 3–2 home win, taking all three points. They remain second on 69 points, now four behind leaders Barcelona.

From a numbers standpoint, Real Madrid stayed composed under pressure, completing 526 passes with a 52.4% share of possession. Atlético struck first in the 33rd minute through Lookman. After the break, Real Madrid flipped the game: Vinícius converted a penalty to level, then Valverde fired them ahead. Molina pulled Atlético back on level terms, but Vinícius stepped up again in the 72nd minute to seal the win. Late drama followed as Valverde saw red, forcing Real Madrid to defend deep with ten men through the final stretch. Atlético's aggressive approach—12 fouls and 4 yellow cards—kept the pressure on, but they couldn’t stop the comeback.

WEEX Insights: As the official LALIGA partner in the Hong Kong and Taiwan regions, WEEX sees this win as a masterclass in control under pressure. Even after a red card and constant attacks, Real Madrid stayed sharp and executed with precision. That same discipline—staying calm in volatile moments and acting with clarity—reflects the core trading mindset WEEX stands for. LALIGA fan campaigns are coming soon—celebrate the game with WEEX.

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WEEX Insights: As the Official LALIGA Partner in HK & TW, WEEX sees Barça’s 89% passing accuracy as a clear example of high execution with minimal error. Staying precise under pressure and finding the breakthrough reflects the same disciplined approach used in rational trading.

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About WEEX

Founded in 2018, WEEX has developed into a global crypto exchange with over 6.2 million users across more than 150 countries. The platform emphasizes security, liquidity, and usability, providing over 1,200 spot trading pairs and offering up to 400x leverage in crypto futures trading. In addition to the traditional spot and derivatives markets, WEEX is expanding rapidly in the AI era — delivering real-time AI news, empowering users with AI trading tools, and exploring innovative trade-to-earn models that make intelligent trading more accessible to everyone. Its 1,000 BTC Protection Fund further strengthens asset safety and transparency, while features such as copy trading and advanced trading tools allow users to follow professional traders and experience a more efficient, intelligent trading journey.

Follow WEEX on social media

X: @WEEX_Official

 Instagram: @WEEX Exchange 

Tiktok: @weex_global 

Youtube: @WEEX_Official 

Discord: WEEX Community 

Telegram: WeexGlobalGroup

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