by Coinstrooper Crypto Articles
Quick Take
  • Two totally unrelated storylines collided into one big question across Crypto Twitter: Why is the market turning green again?
  • Spoiler: It’s not because Congress is releasing the Epstein files — but that headline didn’t hurt the chaos.
  • However, despite the political shockwaves, the market wasn’t rallying due to congressional transparency.
  • While Washington was going nuclear over the Epstein files, Michael Saylor went live on Fox Business, telling the world what Bitcoin holders wanted to hear:

What Happened

Spoiler: It’s not because Congress is releasing the Epstein files — but that headline didn’t hurt the chaos.

House Votes 427–1 to Release Epstein Files: Market Reacts, but Not How You Think

In one of the most lopsided votes in modern history, the US House of Representatives voted 427–1 to force the Department of Justice to release the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein files.

While Washington was going nuclear over the Epstein files, Michael Saylor went live on Fox Business, telling the world what Bitcoin holders wanted to hear:

Natalie Brunell Adds Fuel: Bitcoin Is a ‘100-Year Investment’

Market Context

Two totally unrelated storylines collided into one big question across Crypto Twitter: Why is the market turning green again?

However, despite the political shockwaves, the market wasn’t rallying due to congressional transparency.

And volatility will keep decreasing as Wall Street moves in

Markets seemed to agree, with charts flipping green and the total market cap rising by a modest 2%.

Why It Matters

BTC could grow 30% annually for the next 20 years

“If you want to save money forever without counterparty risk, Bitcoin is stronger than ever.”

And Bitcoin is the only asset “8 billion people can save in without inflation or confiscation risk”

Details

The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, now heads to the Senate.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called it a “major victory for the survivors who’ve waited decades for the truth,” adding that she would personally read the names “on the House floor” if necessary.

That part of the story belongs to someone else.

Michael Saylor Declares the Dip ‘Normal,’ Says Bitcoin Will Hit New ATH Soon

“This is normal… Bitcoin’s had 15 major drawdowns, and it’s always come back to a new all-time high,” he said.

And then the line everyone clipped and spread across X:

“The dip is temporary — Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high soon.”

Saylor doubled down with long-term math:

Bitcoin has appreciated approximately 50% annually over the past five years.

Strategy (his company) is “engineered to survive an 80–90% drawdown”

In classic Saylor form:

Fox Business then brought in Natalie Brunell, host of Coin Stories, who gave retail the psychological framework they needed during a downturn:

Bitcoin has survived 12 drawdowns of 25% or more

People who panic “don’t understand the asset yet”

She’s been buying dips since 2017