A dispute over frozen tokens at a politically connected crypto project has sparked fresh concerns over investor access. In markets, Bitcoin price forecasts are being challenged by analysts warning against overreliance on past cycles. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators are considering extended trading hours and new rules for crypto derivatives as digital markets evolve beyond the traditional five-day schedule.
Developer Says Trump-Linked Crypto Project Refused to Unlock His Tokens
A crypto developer has accused World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a token project tied to former U.S. President Donald Trump, of blocking access to funds owed to him. Bruno Skvorc, who works with the Polygon blockchain, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that WLFI marked his wallet as “high risk” and would not release his tokens.
He shared a screenshot of an email from WLFI’s compliance team, saying the wallet was flagged due to “blockchain exposure.” Skvorc responded, “They stole my money. And because it’s the @POTUS family, I can’t do anything about it.” He also said five other early investors are facing the same issue, claiming 100% of their tokens are locked without explanation.
Skvorc added, “It was not ‘high risk’ to accept money from this address, but it is high risk to unlock owed money into it.” WLFI has not issued a public reply or comment.
Analyst Pushes Back on Year-End Bitcoin Price Predictions
A growing number of traders have predicted that Bitcoin will reach its peak price by the end of this year. One analyst is questioning that theory. Posting under the name PlanC, the analyst said the forecasts ignore basic principles of probability.
“Anyone who thinks Bitcoin has to peak in Q4 of this year does not understand statistics,” he said on X. “It’s like flipping a coin and getting tails three times, then betting the fourth flip must be tails too.”
Bitcoin has followed a similar pattern in past cycles, often peaking about 18 months after each halving. But PlanC argued that three previous cycles don’t give enough data to confirm a repeating trend. His comments come as price speculation continues across the crypto space, with some traders expecting new highs before the end of 2025.
SEC and CFTC Talk About Round-the-Clock Trading and Crypto Rules
On Friday, the U.S. SEC and CFTC released a joint statement saying they are reviewing the possibility of allowing markets to operate around the clock.
The statement said global markets are no longer limited by business hours, and trading across digital assets often happens at all times.
“Expanding trading hours may be more viable in some asset classes than others,” the statement read. “There may not be a one-size-fits-all approach.”
The agencies also noted the need for new rules for crypto derivatives like perpetual futures and event contracts. These are contracts with no expiry dates and are commonly traded in the crypto space. Regulators said more guidance is needed to manage risk and protect market participants.
If implemented, 24/7 trading could speed up market activity but also increase overnight exposure. Traders in one region could lose positions due to price changes in another region while they are offline. The shift would require stronger risk controls and updated infrastructure.
Crypto News Wrap-Up
Today’s updates reflect growing friction in crypto markets. The WLFI dispute raises new questions about how token projects handle investor funds. The Bitcoin debate shows how divided market watchers remain on the current cycle. Meanwhile, regulators are starting to adjust to crypto’s always-on nature.
No new rules were announced, but the SEC and CFTC’s joint message suggests changes may be on the way. As crypto continues to expand, both market behavior and regulation appear to be entering a new phase.
