Trump Defends Crypto Fortune, Says Bitcoin Shouldn’t Be Taxed Like Stocks

President Trump reiterated his pro-crypto stance, arguing that Bitcoin should not be taxed like a stock when used for everyday purchases and framing crypto as legitimate money rather than just an investment asset. He also defended the crypto income flagged in his recent financial disclosure, saying his children and professional managers handle his businesses and investments. The comments are politically and market relevant because they reinforce the administration’s pro-digital-asset messaging and could intensify debate over Bitcoin capital gains treatment and broader crypto tax reform in Congress. While no new policy was announced, the remarks may support sentiment around BTC by signaling a friendlier U.S. regulatory and tax environment. Trump also praised the stock market and said U.S. growth could accelerate materially under the right conditions, but the main market focus is the potential long-term policy implication for Bitcoin adoption and taxation.