Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Potential Rally, Ethereum's Surge And Trump's Stance On Crypto Fraud

Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Potential Rally, Ethereum's Surge And Trump's Stance On Crypto Fraud

The crypto market saw a volatile week as Bitcoin showed signs of a potential 2026 rally, Ethereum surged past $3,100, long-term price forecasts turned bullish, industry leaders raised governance concerns, and President Donald Trump ruled out a pardon for convicted crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

Trump Shuts Down SBF Pardon Talk as Crypto Justice Hardens

President Donald Trump said he has no plans to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO who is serving a 25-year federal prison sentence. Bitcoin stayed close to its recent price range after the comment, which suggests traders did not see it as a market-moving event. The timing stands out, as crypto continues trying to rebuild public confidence after several years of fraud cases and tighter government oversight. Bankman-Fried’s family and le…