Bitcoin Hits $90K After Trump Vows US Crypto Hub, Rules Out Force in Greenland

Published at 2026-01-21 22:30:11

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026, President Donald Trump said he would not use force in the Greenland dispute and pledged to make the United States the world’s leading hub for digital assets. The combination of a measured geopolitical stance and a pro-crypto policy pitch lifted market sentiment quickly, sending Bitcoin to roughly $90,000 as traders priced in reduced risk and the prospect of friendlier U.S. treatment for digital assets.

This development matters because it links high-level political signals directly to crypto flows: investors read the comments as a sign Washington may favour innovation-friendly rules and expanded infrastructure for digital assets, prompting renewed institutional interest. That optimism could accelerate listings and capital inflows, but analysts caution that volatility remains elevated and the details of any policy changes will determine whether the rally endures.

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