Trump Speech LIVE Today: Will Crypto Take Center Stage?

President Donald Trump stated, “Over the past 11 months, we have brought more positive change to Washington than any administration in American history. There’s never been anything like it.”

Donald Trump went on air and addressed the nation, recalling how America went from being the ‘worst to best’ in the last one year.

As President Donald Trump prepares for his national address today, prediction markets are offering clues on what topics investors expect him to mention. Data from Polymarket shows strong interest around politics and the economy, with Election-related markets leading by volume at $21K, followed by Crypto at $11K and Inflation at $9K.

By open interest, Crypto ranks first at $10K, ahead of Inflation at $9K and the Border at $7.5K, suggesting traders see a real chance that digital assets could come up during the speech.

Crypto markets remain under pressure as traders reduce risk ahead of President Donald Trump’s address. On-chain data shows large holders moving Ethereum to Binance, a move often linked to potential selling activity.

The shift shows investors are bracing for short-term volatility, with many choosing to cut exposure before a possible macro-driven market reaction.

The crypto market stayed weak today, with total market cap slipping to $2.91 trillion, down nearly 2%. Bitcoin traded near $86,200, while Ethereum dropped below $2,840. XRP also remained under pressure around $1.86, as most top altcoins continued to decline.

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a national address soon, raising questions about what topics he may focus on during the speech.

Experts say based on past patterns, a mention of crypto or Bitcoin appears unlikely. Trump has typically discussed digital assets in interviews or targeted policy remarks, not in formal addresses to the nation. However, few crypto enthusiasts remain hopeful. 

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a live address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 17, where he is expected to outline his plans for 2026 and the remainder of his term.

The speech will air live across major television networks at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Trump’s address to the nation will be broadcast live across television networks, including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and NewsNation.

Announcing the address on Truth Social, Trump said it has been “a great year for our Country” and added that “the best is yet to come.”