Three Made in USA coins—Worldcoin (WLD), Jupiter (JUP), and EOS—are drawing renewed attention following Donald Trump’s latest post suggesting a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1.
WLD is leading the pack with a 37% surge after a $135 million token sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto. JUP is also outperforming the market, gaining nearly 7% amid key ecosystem announcements. Meanwhile, EOS is struggling to hold recent gains after a controversial $3 million purchase by World Liberty Financial sparked speculation across the crypto community.
The funding, which was not a traditional venture round but a market-priced token purchase, instantly boosted WLD’s circulating supply—reflected in a sudden $135 million spike in market cap moments before the announcement. The capital will be used to expand biometric identity operations in the U.S., following regulatory setbacks in Europe and Africa.
This suggests buying strength is present and accelerating, increasing the likelihood of WLD challenging the resistance at $1.64. If broken, WLD could push above $1.70 for the first time since late January.
However, traders should monitor the $1.36 support closely—if this floor fails, the token could retrace toward $1.17 or even $1.05 in a deeper correction.
The rally comes during a high-activity week for the Jupiter ecosystem, marked by the launch of its mobile app, a strategic partnership with Moonpay, and the debut of Jupiter Lend.
Technically, JUP remains below the key resistance at $0.635, which it recently failed to break.
A successful retest and breakout above that level could pave the way for a move toward $0.84, with a strong uptrend potentially pushing it to challenge the $1 mark for the first time since February.
However, if momentum fades and Jupiter (JUP) drops to test support at $0.52, losing that level could trigger a sharper decline to $0.465. In a deeper downturn scenario, the token could slide to $0.40, $0.348, or even $0.30, making the current breakout attempt a critical moment for bulls.
EOS
One week ago, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) sparked controversy in the crypto community after purchasing $3 million worth of EOS tokens, a move that immediately raised eyebrows.
The timing of the buy—following WLFI’s alleged $125 million loss from selling ETH at a three-month low—fueled speculation of possible market manipulation.
Despite skepticism, no concrete evidence of misconduct or insider trading has emerged. Interestingly, EOS rallied over 9% shortly after the purchase, intensifying the debate over whether WLFI’s actions were strategic or coincidental, making it an interesting player among Made in USA coins to watch.
Since then, however, EOS has struggled to maintain momentum and is now down nearly 10.5% over the last seven days. The token recently failed to break resistance at $0.79 and is now at risk of extending its decline.
If bearish pressure persists, EOS could test the support at $0.72; a break below this level may lead to deeper drops toward $0.652 and $0.583.
On the flip side, if momentum returns and EOS can reclaim $0.79, it may target higher levels at $0.869 and potentially $0.97—though a strong market reversal would be needed to support such a move.
A recent Cambridge report confirms that the United States now leads global Bitcoin mining, prompting questions about how China will respond. Though the country has long held an anti-crypto stance, Chinese mining pools have historically controlled a substantial portion of the global Bitcoin hashrate.
The US’s current competitive edge and renewed hostility over trade policy might motivate China to recapitulate. BeInCrypto spoke with representatives from The Coin Bureau and Wanchain to understand what might encourage China to change its stance toward digital assets.
US Overtakes China as Top Bitcoin Mining Hub
The US has firmly established itself as the world’s largest Bitcoin mining hub. A recent Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) report revealed that the US accounts for 75.4% of the reported hashrate.
Global distribution of Bitcoin mining activity. Source: CCAF.
This newest development confirms a notable reversal of power over Bitcoin mining dominance. China emerged as the world’s leading Bitcoin mining nation as early as 2017, leveraging its extensive mining infrastructure and low electricity costs to contribute upwards of 75% of the global hash rate at one point.
Yet, the country would later crack down on the industry.
China’s Crypto Crackdown
In 2019, the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) signaled its intention to prohibit cryptocurrency mining by releasing a draft law categorizing it as an “undesirable industry.”
Two years later, at least four Chinese provinces began shutting down mining operations. These crackdowns intensified amid concerns over excessive energy consumption.
However, China possesses a proven capacity to adjust to geopolitical shifts that could jeopardize its economic dominance, and the current environment may present such a challenge.
Has Bitcoin Mining in China Truly Stopped?
Even with China’s official stance toward crypto, mining activity has not stopped within the region. In July 2024, Bitcoin environmental impact analyst Daniel Batten reported that the hashrate within China currently accounts for approximately 15% of the global total.
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Bottom lines: 1. 15%+ hashrate still comes from China
2. If you have 200-500 miners and want to do renewable-energy mining, you’re welcome
3. This is particularly in Inner Mongolia, the Texas of China, which has a lot of wasted renewable power they want to monetize pic.twitter.com/r6QUgmLmjT
“Despite the official ban, the infrastructure is already in place: from offshore mining to cross-border trading hubs. With more global momentum behind crypto adoption and the US taking the lead, China may find itself incentivized to lean in more strategically, even if unofficially,” Nic Puckrin, Co-founder of the Coin Bureau, told BeInCrypto.
China also has a geographical advantage over the United States, especially regarding technological advancements.
Crypto mining, especially for proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, depends on Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) equipment to handle the necessary complex calculations for validation and mining.
China’s position as a top exporter of crypto mining hardware, particularly to the US, gives it a potential advantage should it decide to revive its mining sector.
Puckrin believes that the combination of trade friction and the US’s invigorated push for crypto dominance might be sufficient to make China reconsider its position.
“It’s unlikely China will make a public U-turn on its crypto mining and trading ban anytime soon. However, with US-based miners accounting for higher and higher proportions of Bitcoin’s hashrate, China is bound to be paying attention and may well be quietly reassessing its stance,” Puckrin told BeInCrypto.
However, China has strategies beyond restarting its Bitcoin mining industry to undermine the United States’ dominance.
China’s Nuanced Approach Beyond US Influence
Even though China opposes the widespread use of cryptocurrencies domestically, it may still see value in digital assets to counterbalance the US dollar’s global currency dominance.
Several countries worldwide have either adopted or are considering central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to strengthen their domestic currencies. China is at the forefront of these developments.
“Despite the ban on Bitcoin mining, China has actively participated in the digital asset space, through initiatives like CDBC research and the digital yuan, or e-CNY,” Wanchain CEO Temujin Louie told BeInCrypto.
In fact, China’s efforts to create a digital yuan are partly driven by its desire to de-dollarize its economy and lessen its dependence on the US dollar.
Louie also suggested that whatever move China makes, it won’t solely base its decision on what the US does or does not do.
That said, China’s decisions about digital currency will, in turn, affect how its position on crypto continues to develop.
“Weakening USD dominance, whether exacerbated or caused by President Trump’s approach to tariffs, may embolden China to be more aggressive in [its] efforts to internationalise the yuan, including the digital yuan, or e-CNY. Any change to China’s broader strategy will be reflected in [its] stance towards crypto,” he concluded.
China’s activity in other areas of international trade already proves how nuanced its policy changes tend to be.
Could China’s Conflicting Crypto Policies Signal a Change?
Aside from its appreciation of digital currencies like the e-CNY, China’s stance on crypto has already proven somewhat contradictory. These discrepancies may fuel the belief that the country might just be willing to revert—or at least soften—its total ban on mining.
A month ago, investment firm VanEck confirmed that China and Russia –two countries particularly burdened by US sanctions– are reportedly settling some of their energy trades using Bitcoin.
Russia and China are settling oil trades in BTC. I’ve heard first hand accounts of similar transactions with Venezuela. Full tankers are settled in BTC on the “grey” market. The U.S. Government crossed the Rubicon in 2022 by seizing Russian assets at the Federal Reserve and… pic.twitter.com/Y8OwJROw9W
“With the US dollar increasingly being used as a political lever –particularly in tariffed economies– other nations are actively exploring alternatives. Indeed, many countries around the world, including China and Russia, are already using Bitcoin as an alternative for trading in commodities and energy, for example. This trend is only going to accelerate as digital assets become a more prominent part of the global economy,” Puckrin told BeInCrypto.
According to Puckrin’s analysis of these indicators, China’s “shadow crypto economy” is projected to expand this year, which could result in a reassertion of its power. This resurgence would be primarily in response to de-dollarization efforts, rather than a reaction to US dominance in mining.
“We’ll likely see this activity ramping up in the near future, especially as more countries use crypto to bypass dollar-dominated systems,” he concluded.
It will remain crucial to interpret China’s intentions, especially regarding cryptocurrency, by observing its actions rather than relying solely on its official statements.
A recent announcement for the Private Dinner event for the top 220 holders of the TRUMP meme coin stated that if former President Trump does not attend, attendees may receive a limited NFT.
This has sparked speculation about the event’s true purpose. Could it ignite a new market wave?
New NFT Collection Launch at the TRUMP Gala Dinner?
According to official details from the TRUMP meme coin team, the Trump Gala Dinner is an exclusive event for the top 220 holders of the meme coin. It will be held at Trump National Golf Club in Washington on May 22, 2025.
However, organizers have noted they reserve the right to change the date and venue, raising questions about the event’s certainty.
More intriguingly, there’s uncertainty about Trump’s participation. Despite the event bearing his brand, terms state that Trump may not attend. If the dinner is canceled or Trump is absent, eligible TRUMP holders will receive a limited-edition NFT as compensation.
This has fueled speculation that Trump may use the event to launch a new NFT collection, building on his previous NFT ventures.
“President Trump may not be able to attend the TRUMP Gala Dinner. In the event President Trump is unable to attend the TRUMP Gala Dinner, or if the Gala Dinner does take place, then in our sole discretion, it may be rescheduled to another date, or TRUMP Meme holders who are qualified for the Gala Dinner and/or reception will receive a limited edition TRUMP NFT in lieu thereof,” the terms and coditions wrote.
He debuted his Trump Digital Trading Cards in December 2022, marking his entry into the crypto space. The first collection, featuring 45,000 NFTs, quickly gained traction due to Trump’s brand. It raised approximately 648 ETH, roughly $785,000 as per the ETH rate during the sale.
After that, Trump launched Series 2 of the Trump Digital Trading Cards. Trump’s second round of ‘Digital Trading Cards’ sold out quickly. However, not everything went smoothly.
The value of the original Series 1 collection took a significant hit. The rapid release of new collections raised concerns in the community about “value dilution,” diminishing the appeal of earlier NFTs.
According to OpenSea data, the total trading volume for Trump Digital Trading Cards reached 17,167 ETH, equivalent to tens of millions of USD—an impressive figure for an NFT collection.
Trump Digital Trading Cards collection. Source. OpenSea
By April 2025, CryptoSlam data shows the trading volume for Trump Digital Trading Cards dropped to just $2,000, a stark contrast to its peak.
Trump Digital Trading Cards sales volume. Source: CryptoSlam
The Trump Gala Dinner could have implications beyond TRUMP holders, potentially influencing meme coin and NFT markets. If Trump launches a new NFT collection and succeeds, it could reignite interest in celebrity-driven NFT projects.
Conversely, if the event flops or the new NFT fails to gain traction, it may deepen skepticism about the sustainability of meme coin and NFT ventures.
