As bitcoin garners attention on a global scale, Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson, sat down with BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey to discuss former President Donald Trump’s growing interest in cryptocurrency.

Bailey shared his perspectives on Trump’s evolving understanding of bitcoin, its alignment with his political and economic agenda, and the significance of positioning the U.S. as a leader in this emerging technology.

“Trump is early in his bitcoin journey, as most people are when they start,” Bailey noted. He explained that Trump’s personal experience of banks being politicized against him after his presidential run has given him a unique perspective on the value of permissionless money. “He appreciates the power of bitcoin in a way many people can’t without experiencing what he has,” Bailey added, emphasizing Trump’s intuitive grasp of bitcoin as energy-based money and its potential role in the economy.

According to Bailey, Trump’s legendary political instincts also play a role in his interest. “He sees bitcoin as the Dow Jones of the next generation,” Bailey said, highlighting how the former president recognizes the cryptocurrency's appeal to younger demographics. “He’s learning quickly, and he trusts the experts around him to advise on technical details,” he continued, painting a picture of Trump as both a learner and a strategic thinker.

When asked about Trump’s interpersonal skills, Bailey described him as inquisitive and engaging. “He’s funny, charismatic, and asks lots of questions. He’s genuinely interested in what you’re saying,” Bailey shared. He acknowledged the pragmatic side of Trump’s interest in bitcoin, saying, “Even if he were only doing it for political reasons, it would still be a smart move. But he gets it on a deeper level than just politics.”

Bailey also recounted a roundtable held at Mar-a-Lago with major bitcoin miners, where Trump explored the economic potential of bitcoin mining. “His core domestic platform is energy abundance, and he views bitcoin as a tool to achieve that,” Bailey said. He pointed to Trump’s vision of “10x-ing America’s energy production” and his awareness of the geopolitical competition with China in the tech space.

Finally, Bailey revealed how the conversation with Trump evolved to align bitcoin with the U.S. dollar. “He loves the dollar and wanted to know how bitcoin interacts with it,” Bailey said. By framing bitcoin as a modern-day Fort Knox for digital gold, Bailey and his team secured Trump’s buy-in. “That argument immediately resonated with him, aligning with his economic and political worldview,” Bailey concluded.