Insight into Trump’s art of trading: All conflicts are business

These are not only his trading blueprints, but also a microcosm of his character.

Written by: Deep Trend TechFlow

Unconsciously, understanding Wang has become a key figure in the encryption market.

Yesterday, he proposed in social media that multiple American-made altcoins should be included in strategic reserves. The market responded with a positive line, and XRP/SOL/ADA, etc. all increased to varying degrees;

Today, Bitcoin fell from 94000 back to 84000. Welcome to the presidential 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 executive orders from the Digital Assets Working Group, Trump seems to have demonstrated his firm determination to the crypto industry.

But at the same time, his launch of the $Trump coin has caused controversy, and the market believes that it may drain market liquidity and weaken the value of other currencies. Some even question whether he just wants to make a quick buck through the crypto market.

It’s all under his control, but he’s unpredictable——Conflict, contradiction, non-compliance with common sense.

If you can’t see a person clearly, you may be able to get the answer from his book.

You may not know that Trump is also a best-selling author. He has published 16 books so far, all of which are on the bestseller list. wherein“The Art of the Deal”It is his proudest work. Trump said it is his second favorite book, second only to the Bible.

The book is an autobiographical book published in 1987 in collaboration with writer Tony Schwartz. In the book, Trump shares his successful experience in business and how he achieved success through his unique way of thinking and negotiation skills.

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

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

For example, one of the key concepts embodied in the book is leverage. Trump wrote in the book:

“Leverage: don’t make deals without it. Enhance.& rdquo; Literally translated, that islever: Don’t make a transaction without it. Enhance it.

If you look back at his various economic and political behaviors, 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 social media website Truth Social:

“I told the EU that they must make up for the huge deficit with the United States by purchasing our oil and gas on a large scale. Otherwise, it will be a comprehensive increase in tariffs!!!& rdquo;

These remarks once again demonstrated Trump’s typical style of using tariffs as a threat to negotiate. Tariffs are already seen here by him as a lever to force concessions from the other side.

By creating pressure that the other side could not bear, he forced the EU to rethink its position in trade negotiations, which is a reflection of his businessman thinking——All conflicts can be transformed into part of the business.

His recent operations in the Russia-Ukraine War also reflected this lever thinking.

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

Although this comment was verified as misleading as the war was triggered by Russia’s February 24, 2022 invasion, Trump’s stance reveals his intentions: by controlling U.S. military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, he tried to force both sides to the negotiating table.

The United States is Ukraine’s largest donor and has committed more than US$44 billion in military support in 2024.

Trump may use the aid as leverage to threaten to reduce or suspend support to force Ukraine to accept terms that are more favorable to Russia. At the same time, he may win over Moscow by implying easing economic sanctions on Russia, such as lifting some energy or financial restrictions.

This dual leverage strategy is exactly the same as in “The Art of Trading”“Have something the other person needs”embodiment. Through negotiations, he may hope to quickly broker peace, demonstrate his trading power, and even gain financial benefits from it.

Two days ago (March 2, 2025), Zelensky had a big argument with Trump at the White House in front of the national media, which exposed the contradictory focus of this strategy. The White House statement showed that Trump proposed a mineral rights cooperation plan, hoping that Ukraine would transfer some resources (such as lithium and rare earth mines) during peace talks in exchange for peace;

Zelensky angrily refuted that it was a threat to Ukraine’s sovereignty. The focus of the contradiction is that Trump seems to want to use peace talks to seize more Ukraine resources and turn the war into a business.

This move may also demonstrate his character of reducing international conflicts to deals——Everything is about achieving better business goals, even if it may damage alliances or trigger international criticism.

It’s encryption and leverage

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

On March 2, he announced on X that Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) would be included in the U.S. strategic reserve. The market immediately responded with a positive line. XRP rose 33%, SOL rose 22%, and ADA surged more than 60%.

This policy uses government endorsement as leverage to directly push up the value of these currencies and enhance its influence in the market.

Furthermore, Trump’s previous moves to launch his own $Trumpcoin and establish strategic reserves have also been seen as multiple manifestations of leverage strategies.

First, he may force other parts of the government, such as the Treasury or the Federal Reserve, to support his pro-crypto policies by including specific altcoins. On January 23, 2025, he signed an executive order to create the Digital Assets Working Group, led by his appointed White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks, a move seen as bypassing Congress and directly advancing its agenda.

All kinds of measures also reflect his attempt to pull the opposition into his own orbit.

Second, this policy may use encryption as a bargaining chip for partisan and economic politics. He declared on X that he wanted to ensure that the United States became the capital of the crypto world, not only to attract support from the crypto community, an increasingly important constituency, but also to compete with other major powers in international competition and prevent competing countries from dominating digital asset markets.

Putting aside whether other countries really want to dominate the digital asset market, this excuse or rhetoric is obviously a geopolitical lever.

But don’t forget that he serves the country as president; but there are also more family businesses in private.

For example, the $TRUMP coin that sucked out market liquidity and caused the crypto market to plummet.

Some industry leaders question whether the inclusion of newer currencies such as XRP, SOL, and ADA is biased towards specific interests, and even related to the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial platform.

The launch of $Trump coins has also been accused of taking market liquidity and weakening the value of other currencies.

As a leek, you may be heartbroken by him; but this is all in line with the principle of maximizing options in “The Art of the Deal”:

byleverHe is both a policy maker and a market participant, trying to maximize benefits both in the real world and in the crypto world.Even if it may make some people unhappy.

The 11 principles in “The Art of Trading”

From the peace talks strategy of the Russia-Ukraine war to the leveraging operation of the cryptocurrency market, every step Trump takes seems to be practicing the creed of “The Art of Trading” that there is no leverage, no trade.

But the treasure in the book is more than that.

Trump’s recent actions not only demonstrate his mindset as a businessman, but also make us wonder: How did he systematize these concepts and repeatedly test them over and over his decades of business career?

Let’s dig deeper and see how the core principles Trump summarizes in his book provide a blueprint for today’s conflicts and business.

Attachment: The 11 trading principles in Trump’s book:

1. Zoom in on your vision (Think Big)

“I like to think things big, and this has always been the way I do things. If you must think about it, think big.& rdquo;

Trump believes that most people are afraid to give it a try because they are afraid of failure, and this cowardice just gives him the opportunity to win. His focus is laser precise and sometimes even paranoid, just as he boldly included altcoins in his crypto strategic reserves in an attempt to reshape the market landscape.

2. Protect the downside and the upside will take care of itself

“I don’t like gambling, I always assume the worst. If you can endure the worst, good things will naturally happen.& rdquo;

In Russia-Ukraine war talks, he may test the bottom line by threatening to reduce aid to ensure that U.S. interests will not be harmed regardless of the outcome.

3. Leave more back and adapt flexibly (Maximize the options)

“I am never obsessed with a single trade or a single path, always throwing multiple balls in the air because most deals fall through.& rdquo;

This flexibility is evident in his strategy of simultaneously launching $Trump coins and boosting national reserves, with multiple lines in parallel to maximize the probability of success.

4. Find out the pulse of the market (Know your market)

“I don’t rely on complex numerical analysis or market research, I rely on my own instincts and observations. rdquo;

Trump has said he would chat with taxi drivers to learn about the real estate market.

5. Use your chips Leverage）

“In trading, the most taboo thing is to appear eager, otherwise the other party will smell the smell of blood and you will be finished. rdquo;

6. Turn a disadvantage into an advantage (Enhance Your Location)

“The secret to real estate success is not necessarily the best location, but the best deal. rdquo;

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

“You have to let everyone know what you are doing, otherwise no matter how good it is. rdquo;

Obviously, Trump is good at amplifying his influence through social media. From announcing encryption reserves to advocating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, every step he takes is accompanied by high-profile publicity to ensure that the momentum overshadows the controversy.

8. Fight Back

“I treat friendly people well, but if someone treats me unfairly, I will fight back hard.& rdquo;

This was fully demonstrated in the quarrel between Zelensky and his White House. Faced with opposition, he did not give in and insisted on advancing his business plan; facing Musk, it was another picture.

9. Keep promises and win trust (Deliver the Goods)

“You can create excitement and exaggerate propaganda, but if you don’t deliver on your promises, people will see through it sooner or later. rdquo;

In his crypto policy, he promised to make the United States the capital of crypto, and despite the controversy, he is still working hard to promote it to maintain market confidence.

10. Be careful and control costs (Contain the Costs)

“Spend the money you deserve, but never spend a penny more.& rdquo; He pursues efficiency in business. This thinking may also be reflected in how to use the smallest aid adjustment in exchange for the greatest benefits of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. He is careful calculation throughout.

11. Enjoy the process (Have Fun)

“Money is just a scoreboard to me, and the real joy lies in playing this game. rdquo; Whether it’s manipulating the crypto market or getting involved in international conflicts, Trump seems to enjoy it, viewing every game as a business venture worth enjoying.

conclusion

From presidential drawing in the encryption market to peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump used leverage to turn every conflict into a bargaining chip in the business arena.

Whether it is threatening the EU to impose tariffs, controlling the situation in Russia and Ukraine through aid and sanctions, or using strategic reserves and $Trump coins to stir up the crypto world, every step of his move follows the core logic of “The Art of Trading”.

This kind of businessman thinking allows him to navigate conflicts and conflicts easily, but it also often leaves allies, markets and even the global situation in uncertainty.

As the 11 principles in his book reveal, enlarge your horizons, use your chips well, and enjoy the game.——These are not only his trading blueprints, but also a microcosm of his character.

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

Trump’s art of trading will inevitably continue to stir up waves during his term. I hope your position on board will not be knocked over.

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