President Trump says crypto survives the crash better than stocks

By: optimisus|2025/05/05 19:30:02
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Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his strong support for crypto, emphasizing its resilience during market downturns and its growing acceptance. In a recent interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, Trump highlighted the importance of the U.S. leading in digital asset innovation to avoid falling behind countries like China. He expressed his belief that crypto is crucial for the future, stating, “I want crypto,” and noted that it has remained robust compared to other market sectors during challenging times.Trump criticized the Biden administration for its initial crackdown on cryptocurrencies, suggesting that the shift to a more lenient approach was politically motivated. He defended his involvement in the crypto space, asserting that his support for digital assets predates his presidential campaign and denying any personal financial gain from the Official Trump token (TRUMP). He stated, “I’m not profiting from anything,” and emphasized that he has contributed his entire presidential salary to the government.When questioned about potential profits from the TRUMP token, which has seen a significant decline in market capitalization from nearly $15 billion to around $2 billion, Trump maintained that he had not closely monitored the token's performance. He also dismissed the idea of contributing any crypto-related earnings to the government, likening it to not giving away profits from his real estate holdings due to his presidential role.The TRUMP token experienced a notable surge of over 70% recently after the announcement of an exclusive dinner event for top token holders, scheduled for May 22 at Trump National Golf Club. This event, limited to the top 220 wallet holders, has raised concerns among lawmakers. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have called for an ethics investigation, citing potential conflicts of interest and the risk of personal enrichment through access to presidential events.Even some of Trump’s supporters have expressed discomfort with the situation. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Bitcoin advocate, acknowledged her unease, stating, “This is my president that we’re talking about, but I am willing to say that this gives me pause.” The ongoing developments surrounding the TRUMP token and its implications for ethics in political fundraising continue to draw bipartisan scrutiny.The post President Trump says crypto survives the crash better than stocks appeared first on Optimisus.

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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