Excitement swept through the crypto world as Bitcoin surged past $106,000.
The idea of two influential leaders discussing Bitcoin has ignited speculation that crypto could play a bigger role in global finance.
Bitcoin soared to $106, 494 today (Thursday),
fueled by reports of an upcoming phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump
and El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin leader, Nayib Bukele.
The prospect of two influential leaders discussing
crypto sent ripples through the market, causing speculation about the future of
Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Under Bukele's leadership, El Salvador has transformed
into a renowned destination in the cryptocurrency world after becoming the
first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
Trump and Bukele's Crypto Connection
The nation has since accumulated over 6,000 BTC,
currently valued at approximately $622 million. Bukele's crypto-centric
policies have positioned El Salvador as a hub for digital innovation, capturing
global attention.
Adding fuel to Bitcoin's rise was Trump's previous
pledge to create a national Bitcoin reserve. On the campaign trail last year,
Trump emphasized his vision of the U.S. becoming a dominant force in the
digital asset sector.
The call with Bukele has stirred speculation that
Bitcoin could feature prominently in their conversation, Coindesk reported. Bitcoin's price
initially surged over 3% in early trading, reaching session highs following the
report of the Trump-Bukele call.
Gains erased earlier losses, with Bitcoin posting a
2.2% increase over the past 24 hours. Elsewhere, Senator Cynthia Lummis also
hinted at significant crypto news earlier in the day, further stoking market
anticipation.
However, the Senate Banking Committee's subsequent
confirmation of her role as chair of the digital assets subcommittee dampened
some of the excitement. The market speculates that Trump's interest in crypto
aligns with his broader ambitions to position the U.S. as a leader in
blockchain technology.
Market Reactions to Speculation
The idea of using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset
has gained traction globally, with El Salvador leading the charge. Trump's call
with Bukele could signal a shift in how major economies view and integrate
digital assets.
Amid the heightened speculations, Bitcoin's trading
volume soared to an astonishing $130 billion on Wednesday, marking one of the
highest daily volumes in the cryptocurrency's history.
According to data from Checkonchain, Wednesday's
trading volume of $130 billion stands among the highest ever recorded. Since
Donald Trump's U.S. election victory in early November, Bitcoin's daily trade
volume reportedly doubled from an average of $65 billion.
The futures market led the surge with an impressive
$110 billion in volume, making it the fifth-largest futures trading day ever
recorded. Bitcoin's increasing liquidity and high trading volume could make it
attractive for institutional investors.
According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin options trading
exceeded $3 billion in the last 24 hours, further highlighting the
cryptocurrency's expanding ecosystem.
Bitcoin soared to $106, 494 today (Thursday),
fueled by reports of an upcoming phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump
and El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin leader, Nayib Bukele.
The prospect of two influential leaders discussing
crypto sent ripples through the market, causing speculation about the future of
Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Under Bukele's leadership, El Salvador has transformed
into a renowned destination in the cryptocurrency world after becoming the
first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
Trump and Bukele's Crypto Connection
The nation has since accumulated over 6,000 BTC,
currently valued at approximately $622 million. Bukele's crypto-centric
policies have positioned El Salvador as a hub for digital innovation, capturing
global attention.
Adding fuel to Bitcoin's rise was Trump's previous
pledge to create a national Bitcoin reserve. On the campaign trail last year,
Trump emphasized his vision of the U.S. becoming a dominant force in the
digital asset sector.
The call with Bukele has stirred speculation that
Bitcoin could feature prominently in their conversation, Coindesk reported. Bitcoin's price
initially surged over 3% in early trading, reaching session highs following the
report of the Trump-Bukele call.
Gains erased earlier losses, with Bitcoin posting a
2.2% increase over the past 24 hours. Elsewhere, Senator Cynthia Lummis also
hinted at significant crypto news earlier in the day, further stoking market
anticipation.
However, the Senate Banking Committee's subsequent
confirmation of her role as chair of the digital assets subcommittee dampened
some of the excitement. The market speculates that Trump's interest in crypto
aligns with his broader ambitions to position the U.S. as a leader in
blockchain technology.
Market Reactions to Speculation
The idea of using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset
has gained traction globally, with El Salvador leading the charge. Trump's call
with Bukele could signal a shift in how major economies view and integrate
digital assets.
Amid the heightened speculations, Bitcoin's trading
volume soared to an astonishing $130 billion on Wednesday, marking one of the
highest daily volumes in the cryptocurrency's history.
According to data from Checkonchain, Wednesday's
trading volume of $130 billion stands among the highest ever recorded. Since
Donald Trump's U.S. election victory in early November, Bitcoin's daily trade
volume reportedly doubled from an average of $65 billion.
The futures market led the surge with an impressive
$110 billion in volume, making it the fifth-largest futures trading day ever
recorded. Bitcoin's increasing liquidity and high trading volume could make it
attractive for institutional investors.
According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin options trading
exceeded $3 billion in the last 24 hours, further highlighting the
cryptocurrency's expanding ecosystem.
Why Bitcoin Is Falling? Losses Extend to 6th Day and BTC Price Prediction Signals 40% Slump to $50K
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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