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4 reasons why Bitcoin value is nosediving. (Hint: Its Trump.)
Donald Trump’s election in 2024 was supposed to usher in the golden age of cryptocurrency.
So, why has Bitcoin lost nearly 20 percent of its value since his inauguration?
Cryptocurrency is notorious for its volatility, so sharp declines and surges are not unexpected. However, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have mostly seen steady growth, with values climbing across the board. In fact, Bitcoin even broke the six-figure mark for the first time following Trump’s election.
Here’s why Bitcoin is falling, and how much of it actually ties back to Trump.
$TRUMP actually hurt the crypto space
A few people made a lot of money when Trump randomly launched his $TRUMP memecoin just a few days before his inauguration. The token was technically the most successful memecoin launch ever as $TRUMP surged from basically worthless to around $75. The Trump family and its associates reportedly made $100 million in trading fees, without selling any of their $TRUMP holdings.
However, for most average investors, $TRUMP was a loss. According to the New York Times, more than 810,000 crypto wallets have lost a combined $2 billion so far.
This, combined with other Trump-affiliated meme coin failures, like $MELANIA and the Argentinian President Javier Milei-promoted $LIBRA, has removed billions of dollars from the crypto market.
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Other memecoins have undoubtedly been hit the hardest, as crypto speculators pulled their money out of other tokens, invested it in these mainstream ones, and then lost their money. However, you can guarantee that Bitcoin also feels reverberations from this.
Trump’s pro-crypto actions underwhelm so far
This is potentially a temporary effect, depending on if Trump pulls through for his crypto backers.
Money from the cryptocurrency lobby helped propel Trump to victory last November. In exchange, the crypto industry expected Trump to end federal government investigations into crypto outfits, ease regulation, and help pass pro-crypto laws.
Trump has delivered on a few things. For example, Trump’s SEC dropped its lawsuit against the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange, Coinbase. The president also signed an executive order shortly after his inauguration to broadly promote the use of crypto.
But, other than aiding very specific companies and vaguely promising to do something for the industry at large in the future, Trump hasn’t done much else. It’s been just over a month since Trump became president again, so he still has plenty of time to deliver for crypto. However, Trump hasn’t done enough for the fast-moving industry. With Trump extracting money from the industry for his own personal gain with his meme coin, investors aren’t feeling so bullish about Trump and crypto anymore.
The largest crypto heist ever
Roughly $1.5 billion has just been stolen from one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, Bybit. That’s the largest heist ever in crypto and amounts to more than half of all the crypto stolen last year. Hackers and scammers are targeting crypto more than ever, and security incidents like this aren’t helping ease investors’ concerns.
While Bybit has since made customers whole with the help of loans and large deposits, customers are still fleeing the platform. In just one night, as much as $5.3 billion was withdrawn from the platform.
With the market uncertain and investors distrusting those overseeing their holdings, crypto investors are withdrawing their money.
Trump’s economy
Speaking of market uncertainty, it’s not just cryptocurrency. Trump and Elon Musk’s mass firing of federal workers, economic policy that changes at Trump’s whims by the minute, rising costs of goods, and Trump’s constant threat of new tariffs have led to a very shaky economy. The markets are generally down, and despite some in the crypto industry pretending cryptocurrency is immune, crypto very much follows those same trends.
While Trump may deliver on crypto’s hopes for less regulation, the real question is whether people will have any money left to invest by the time he gets there. The crypto market will soon find out.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 19, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to make food from scratch.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A way to make butter.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
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Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter C.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
CHURN
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Hurdle hints and answers for July 19, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
Rode over.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
DROVE
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Hurdle Word 2 hint
Salt water.
Hurdle Word 2 Answer
BRINE
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Hurdle Word 3 hint
Bombardment.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
BLITZ
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Fabric.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
CLOTH
Final Hurdle hint
Tunes.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
MUSIC
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How to watch Spain vs. Argentina online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final for free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered weeks of electric entertainment. We’ve had controversy, moments of ecstasy, and incredibly displays of talent from the best players in the world. And now we’re down to the final, where Spain and Argentina will battle it out for the trophy.
Argentina are defending champions, but have stuttered through the tournament, relying on late goals. Spain also struggled to hit their best form in the group stage, but they’ve built momentum through the knockout rounds, culminating in an impressive victory over favorites France in the semi-final stage.
We’re expecting a fiery battle between two teams laden with stars.
If you want to watch Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Spain vs. Argentina?
Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on July 19. This fixture takes place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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How to watch Spain vs. Argentina for free
Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
BBC iPlayer and ITVX are geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access these free streaming platforms with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer and ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup final for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Spain vs. Argentina for free by following these simple steps:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup final without actually spending anything. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Spain vs. Argentina before recovering your investment.
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What is the best VPN for the World Cup final?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer or ITVX, for a number of reasons:
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