Cryptocurrency markets began soaring following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, reaching new all-time highs in August 2025 as the crypto-friendly Trump administration began implementing policies. But this summer has been anything but sunny for crypto markets. Bitcoin has erased all its post-election gains over the last few weeks, dipping below the critical $60,000 level for the first time since September 2024. Crypto is naturally a tornado of volatility, but this time the market action appears to be generating from major institutional players, not retail investors.
