Despite Donald Trump trying to present himself as a 'pro-crypto president,' his recent actions and decisions show the opposite: he has been one of the biggest factors of instability in the global cryptocurrency market. The populist discourse supporting the sector masks measures and statements that, in practice, create panic, manipulate expectations, and drive away institutional investors.

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1. A discourse that does not match the practice

Trump has always had a troubled relationship with the crypto universe.