Unconsciously, Gate has become a key figure in the cryptocurrency market.

Yesterday, he proposed on social media to include multiple 'Made in America' counterfeit coins in the strategic reserve, and the market responded with a bullish candlestick, with XRP/SOL/ADA and others experiencing varying degrees of increase.

Today, Bitcoin fell back from 94000 to 84000 again, welcome to the Gate of the President's painting market.

From participating in the Bitcoin conference, to proposing to ensure that the United States becomes the "capital of the crypto world," to establishing a national crypto reserve and signing an executive order for the digital asset working group, Trump seems to have shown his firm determination towards the crypto industry.

But at the same time, his launch of the $Trump coin has sparked controversy, with the market believing that it may drain market liquidity, weaken the value of other currencies, and even questioning whether he is just trying to make a quick buck in the crypto market.

He controls everything, but he is elusive - conflict, contradiction, and unpredictable.

If you can't see a person clearly, perhaps you can find the answer in his book.

You may not know that Trump is also a bestselling author. He has published a total of 16 books so far, all of which have made it to the bestseller list. Among them, 'The Art of the Deal' is his masterpiece, and Trump calls it his second favorite book, only after the Bible.

The book is with the authorTony SchwartzAn autobiographical book co-authored by Tony Schwartz in 1987. In the book, Trump shares his experiences of success in the business field, as well as how he achieved success through unique ways of thinking and negotiation skills.

So, if you see him as a businessman, everything is for better trading and achieving business goals.

With this personality and motivation, some seemingly contradictory behaviors become easier to understand.

For example, a key concept reflected in the book is leverage. Trump writes in the book:

"Leverage: don't make deals without it. Enhance." Direct translation, that is, leverage: don't trade without it. Enhance it.

If you look back at his various actions in economic and political aspects, you will find that most of them are using leverage to achieve his own goals.

All conflicts are business

At the end of last year, Trump posted on his own social media website Truth Social, saying:

I told the EU that they must make large-scale purchases of our oil and natural gas to make up for the huge deficit with the United States. Otherwise, tariffs will be imposed across the board!!!

These remarks once again demonstrate Trump's typical style of using tariffs as a negotiating threat. Here, tariffs have been viewed by him as a leverage to force the other party to make concessions.

By exerting unbearable pressure on the other party, he forced the EU to reconsider its position in trade negotiations, which is a manifestation of his businessman mindset - all conflicts can be turned into part of the business.

And his recent actions in the Russo-Ukrainian war also reflect this leverage thinking.

On February 19, 2025, he published a statement on X criticizing Ukrainian President Zelensky, saying that 'Ukraine could have avoided the war through negotiations,' implying that Ukraine should have reached an agreement with Russia earlier.

Although this statement has been fact-checked as misleading - the war was sparked by Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022 - Trump's position reveals his intention: by controlling US military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, he is trying to force both sides to the negotiating table.

The United States is Ukraine's largest aid donor, having pledged over by 2024.$440 billionMilitary support.

Trump may use this aid as leverage to threaten to reduce or suspend support in order to force Ukraine to accept terms more favorable to Russia. At the same time, he may hint at easing economic sanctions against Russia—such as lifting some energy or financial restrictions—to woo Moscow.

This dual leverage strategy is exactly the embodiment of "having what the other party needs" in "The Art of Trading". Through negotiation, he may want to quickly promote peace, demonstrate his "trading skills", and even gain economic benefits from it.

A few days ago (March 2, 2025), Zelensky and Trump had a big quarrel in the White House in front of the entire American media, exposing the contradictory focus of this strategy. The White House statement shows that Trump proposed a "mineral rights cooperation plan", hoping that Ukraine would cede some resources (such as lithium and rare earth minerals) in exchange for peace in the negotiations;

Zelensky angrily retorted, seeing it as a threat to Ukrainian sovereignty. The crux of the contradiction lies in Trump's apparent desire to seize more Ukrainian resources through negotiations and turn the war into a business deal.

This move may also demonstrate his character of simplifying international conflicts into trades - everything is for the better "business purpose", even if it may damage ally relationships or provoke international criticism.

It is encrypted, and it is leverage

In the world of cryptocurrency, Trump's actions are also full of traces of leverage.

On March 2, he announced on Gate that Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) would be included in the U.S. strategic reserves. The market immediately responded with a bullish candlestick, with XRP rising 33%, SOL rising 22%, and ADA skyrocketing by over 60%.

This policy leverages government endorsement as a lever, directly boosting the value of these currencies and enhancing his influence in the market.

Furthermore, Trump's previous launch of his $Trump coin and the establishment of a strategic reserve are also seen as multiple manifestations of leverage strategies.

First, he may coerce other government departments, such as the Treasury Department or the Fed, to support his pro-crypto policies by including specific altcoins. On January 23, 2025, he signed an executive order establishing a digital asset working group led by his appointed 'White House AI and Crypto Czar' David Sacks, a move seen as bypassing Congress to advance his agenda directly.

All measures also reflect his attempt to bring the opposition into his own track layout.

Second, this policy may use encryption as a chip for partisan and economic political purposes. He claimed on X that he wants to "ensure that the United States becomes the capital of the crypto world," not only to attract support from the crypto community—a increasingly important voting group—but also to potentially compete with other major countries in international competition and prevent competing countries from dominating the digital asset market.

Let's not talk about whether other countries really want to dominate the digital asset market, this kind of excuse or argument is clearly a geopolitical leverage.

But don't forget, he is serving the country in the presidential position; but he also has more family business privately.

For example, the $TRUMP coin that drained market liquidity and caused a sharp drop in the cryptocurrency market.

Some industry giants questioned whether the inclusion of newer currencies such as XRP, SOL, ADA leans towards specific interests, even related to the World Liberty Financial platform of the Trump family.

The launch of $Trump coin is also accused of draining market liquidity and weakening the value of other currencies.

As a leek, you may have been heartbroken by him; but all of this is in line with the principle of "maximizing options" in "The Art of Trading":

Through leverage, he is both a policy maker and a market participant, trying to maximize profits in both the real world and the crypto world, even if it may upset some people.

The 11 principles in 'The Art of Trading'

From the strategy of negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war to leverage operations in the cryptocurrency market, every move by Trump seems to embody the creed of 'no trade without leverage' in 'The Art of the Deal'.

But the treasure in the book is more than that.

Recently, Trump's actions not only demonstrate his mindset as a businessman, but also make us curious: how did he systematize these ideas and repeatedly validate them in decades of business career?

Let's delve deeper and see how Trump's core principles summarized in the book provide a blueprint for today's conflicts and business.

Appendix: 11 Trading Principles in Trump's Book:

1. Expand your vision (Think Big)

"I like to think big, that has always been my way of doing things. If you have to think, think big."

Trump believes that most people do not dare to take a risk because they are afraid of failure, and this hesitation has given him the opportunity to win. His focus is as precise as a laser, sometimes even bordering on paranoia, as he boldly includes altcoins in his cryptocurrency reserve strategy, trying to reshape the market landscape.

2.先守住底线，收益自来（Protect the downside and the upside will take care of itself）

“I don't like gambling, I always assume the worst case scenario. If you can handle the worst outcome, good things will naturally happen.”

In the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, he may test the bottom line by threatening to reduce aid to ensure that regardless of the outcome, American interests will not be harmed.

3. Keep your options open and be flexible (Maximize the options)

I never focus on a single trade or a single path, always juggling multiple balls in the air because most trades fall through.

This flexibility is evident in his simultaneous launch of $Trump coin and the strategy to promote national reserves, running multiple threads in parallel to maximize the probability of success.

4. Know your market

"I don't rely on complex numerical analysis or market research, I rely on my own intuition and observation."

Trump has said that he will chat with taxi drivers to understand the real estate market.

5. Use Your Leverage

"In trading, the most taboo thing is to appear eager, otherwise the other party will smell blood, and you'll be done for."

6. Turn disadvantages into advantages (Enhance Your Location)

The secret to successful real estate may not be the best location, but the best deal.

7. Let the world know (Get the Word Out)

"You must let everyone know what you are doing, otherwise even the best thing is useless."

Obviously, Trump is good at amplifying his influence through social media, from announcing encrypted reserves to advocating for Russia-Ukraine talks, every step of his is accompanied by high-profile publicity, ensuring that the momentum overshadows the controversy.

8.强硬回击，不留情面（Fight Back）

I am very kind to friendly people, but if someone treats me unfairly, I will fight back hard.

This is evident in Zelensky's quarrels with his White House, facing opposition, he did not give in, insisting on advancing his 'business plan'; while facing Musk, it is another picture.

9. Fulfill promises, gain trust (Deliver the Goods)

"You can create excitement, you can exaggerate publicity, but if you don't fulfill promises, people will see through it sooner or later."

He promised to make the United States the "crypto capital" in the encryption policy, and despite ongoing controversies, he continues to push forward to maintain market confidence.

10. Careful planning and cost control (Contain the Costs)

"Money must be spent, but not a penny more." He pursues efficiency in business, and this mindset may also be reflected in how to use the smallest assistance to exchange for the maximum benefit in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, being thrifty throughout.

11. Enjoy the process (Have Fun)

"Money is just a scoreboard for me, the real fun is playing the game." Whether manipulating the cryptocurrency market or getting involved in international conflicts, Trump seems to enjoy it, treating each gamble as a business adventure worth enjoying.

Conclusion

From the 'Presidential Portrait Gate' in the cryptocurrency market to the peace talks game of the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump leveraged every conflict into chips on the business field.

Whether threatening the EU with tariffs, manipulating the Russia-Ukraine situation through aid and sanctions, or stirring up the crypto world with strategic reserves and $Trump coin, every move of his follows the core logic of 'no leverage, no trade' in 'The Art of Trading'.

This merchant mindset enables him to navigate contradictions and conflicts with ease, but it also often leads allies, markets, and even global situations into uncertainty.

As revealed by the 11 principles in his book, expanding perspectives, using chips well, and enjoying the game are not only his trading blueprint but also a microcosm of his character.

To some extent, this is also a unity of knowledge and action.

Trump's art of the deal is bound to continue to make waves during his term, wishing that your positions on the ship will not be capsized.

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