The global manager of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, Geoffrey Kendrick, said that Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated strength. It can now be seen as a U.S. isolation hedge as the conventional financial market selloff continues, fueled by tariffs placed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He maintained that Bitcoin typically trades more like tech-related shares than gold. BTC is helpful as a TradFi (traditional finance) hedge at some times and structurally (e.g., the March 2023 SVB [Silicon Valley Bank] crash) at other times.
Bitcoin is U.S. Isolation Strategy — Geoffrey Kendrick
By referring to Bitcoin as a U.S. isolation hedge, Kendrick suggests that the cryptocurrency could rise when the United States becomes increasingly cut off from the rest of the world economy through various means, like the recent tariff actions. According to Kendrick, Bitcoin and Ether demonstrated relative strength over the past 36 hours as traditional finance markets bled.
Bitcoin and Microsoft fared better than the rest on Thursday, even though significant tech stocks like Apple and Meta fell by almost 9%. Kendrick said Bitcoin is showing itself as an asset of tech (upside when shares go up) and an investment hedge in multiple instances. A recovery above the crucial $85,000 mark appears likely after the payrolls data release.
The timing of Kendrick’s note aligns with rising investor apprehension over emerging tariff risks and concerns about a U.S. recession. Kendrick’s final advice amid the confusion is straightforward: HODL.
Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 50 as Bitcoin is an Asset in the U.S. Reserve
As institutional and international adoption of the world’s first cryptocurrency grows, Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, celebrates his fiftieth birthday. One of the most significant mysteries in crypto is still who Nakamoto is.
Hence, theories from cryptography experts like Nick Szabo and Adam Back to more general theories involving government surveillance agencies have been proposed to reveal his identity.
Nakamoto’s identity is still unknown, but based on previously disclosed information, it is thought that the man who created BTC aged 50 on April 5. Data from his peer-to-peer (P2P) Foundation profile that has been archived shows that Nakamoto once stated that he was 37 years old, living in Japan, and his birthdate was April 5, 1975.
Nakamoto’s anonymity has been key to keeping the Bitcoin network’s decentralized structure, which lacks a central leader or authority. Nakamoto’s Bitcoin wallet, which contains more than 1 million BTC, has been inactive for over 16 years, even though BTC went from being worth zero to hitting a record-breaking high of over $109,000 in January.
The first significant step toward bringing BTC into the U.S. financial system was when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Digital Asset Stockpile and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve almost a month before Nakamoto’s 50th birthday.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Legacy
Blockchain specialist Anndy Lian said Nakamoto’s legacy is a cornerstone of economic sovereignty; it’s not just code anymore, and Bitcoin’s reserve status indicates confidence in its resilience and scarcity.
He also said fifty is symbolic—half a century of existence, reflected in Bitcoin’s rise from a white paper to a trillion-dollar commodity. Beyond its cypherpunk beginnings, Nakamoto’s idea of peer-to-peer, trustless money has made its way into the corridors of power.
Lian stated there are still unanswered questions regarding Nakamoto, such as whether they still possess the keys to their wallet, a fortune now tied to U.S. policy. According to research released by Arkham Intelligence in February, Nakamoto is credited with 1.096 million BTC, worth over $108 billion.
Based on this data, Coinbase director Conor Grogan said these holdings would put him ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in the global wealth rankings. Nakamoto would also rank as the sixteenth most affluent person in the world.
Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos, which still defines the cryptocurrency industry today, has been maintained thanks to Nakamoto’s early decision to stay anonymous and inactive, ignoring increasing curiosity about his identity and holdings.
