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The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the world of Bitcoin. From a significant investment in a Bitcoin-focused treasury firm to the ongoing debate about the cryptocurrency’s future, the week was filled with noteworthy developments.
Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.
Strive Secures $37 Million Investment
Strive, Inc., a Bitcoin-focused treasury firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, attracted a $37 million investment from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund. The Canada-based pension fund now holds 14,814,815 shares of Strive, representing 6.4% of all Class A common stock of the company.
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Peter Schiff Challenges Bitcoin Holders
Renowned economist Peter Schiff stirred up a debate among Bitcoin supporters by asking them how low Bitcoin must drop before they admit he was right about its instability. Schiff’s poll offered four options, with a majority of respondents choosing 0.
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See Also: Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Depends On ‘Growing Supply Of Fools’ — And Technical Analysis Says He’s Not Wrong
Tim Draper’s Bitcoin Predictions
Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his belief in the Bitcoin network’s potential to replace traditional banking and government systems. He noted a “gravitational pull back toward Bitcoin,” with many engineers building on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Trump’s Influence On Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s future may face a significant test in 2028 when President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration ends. Polls in 2025 showed that 73% of U.S. crypto investors backed his digital asset policies, indicating a strong connection between Trump’s leadership and crypto sentiment.
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Eric Trump Defends Bitcoin
Eric Trump defended Bitcoin’s long-term performance, stating that its growth outshines every major asset class despite short-term volatility. He noted that Bitcoin is up 180% in two years and has been the best-performing asset of the past decade.
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