CoinDesk Podcast Network Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Trump/Putin Meeting Tension and Inflation Concerns | COINDESK DAILY
Aug 15, 2025
Bitcoin's rally has hit a bump amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, especially with the Trump-Putin meeting on the horizon. Recent data shows more inflation than expected, leading to uncertainty in the crypto market. There’s also discussion on XRP’s value decline and Circle’s forthcoming stock sale, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, a new approach to token distribution through the Midnight Glacier Drop is introduced, aiming to engage a diverse community in building a robust network.
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Rally Stalls From Inflation, Policy, And Geopolitics
- Bitcoin's rally stalled after hotter-than-expected PPI and mixed U.S. government signals about BTC purchases.
- Geopolitical risk from the Trump–Putin meeting added selling pressure and pushed bitcoin below $119,000.
Conflicting Government Signals Hurt Markets
- Treasury Secretary Scott Besant gave mixed messages about new government Bitcoin purchases within the same day.
- That policy confusion increased market anxiety and contributed to crypto price weakness.
Summit Risk Priced Into Crypto
- The Trump–Putin meeting in Anchorage raised the risk that a failed ceasefire effort would trigger market reactions.
- Traders priced that geopolitical uncertainty into bitcoin and other risk assets.