Trump’s posts trigger $22 billion in BTC swings

The article reports that former President Donald Trump’s social-media posts have triggered sharp, rapid Bitcoin moves, raising scrutiny over possible market manipulation and insider trading. Academics and lawmakers point to pronounced volatility tied to his statements and rapid policy U‑turns, with calls for investigations after a Truth Social post in April 2025. The piece catalogs five major Trump-related BTC swings (including multi‑percent jumps and plunges), highlights large, precisely‑timed trades and commodity precedents (oil), and notes huge liquidation events. The coverage emphasizes systemic market sensitivity to political messaging and growing regulatory and congressional concern, while warning investors about crypto volatility.