Eric Trump’s Crypto Calls: Short-Term Hype or Long-Term Vision?
Eric Trump has recently pivoted his stance on crypto, shifting from short-term trade signals to advocating a long-term holding strategy.
In traditional finance, traders often heed the advice, “Don’t fight the Fed,” meaning aligning with central bank policies rather than resisting market forces. A similar phrase is now gaining traction in crypto circles: “Never fade Eric Trump.” The saying emerged after popular altcoin enthusiast Gordon referenced Trump’s bullish market calls following his February 25th post urging traders to “buy the dips.”
The post coincided with a temporary market bounce, as the total crypto market cap surged 11% to $3.09 trillion by March 2, reversing late February’s losses. The rally was largely fueled by President Donald Trump’s mention of ADA, XRP, and SOL as potential strategic reserve assets, alongside BTC and ETH. This validation initially reinforced Eric Trump’s pro-crypto stance.
However, traders looking for quick gains should be cautious about relying solely on Eric Trump’s posts. Data suggests that his market calls have not consistently benefited short-term speculators.
Eric Trump’s Crypto Predictions Haven’t Aged Well for Short-Term Traders
While the March 2 rally briefly supported Eric’s bullish sentiment, the momentum quickly faded. By March 3, the total crypto market capitalization had fallen to $2.78 trillion and continued declining to $2.6 trillion by Sunday. This sharp reversal highlights the risks of chasing short-term moves based on social media influence.
Eric Trump’s previous posts have shown a similar pattern. On February 4, he tweeted: “In my opinion, it’s a great time to add ETH.” At the time, ETH had bounced back to $2,700 following a sharp dip to nearly $2,000. Some traders viewed this as a repeat of ETH’s August low, which preceded a rally to $4,000.
However, instead of a sustained uptrend, ETH failed to gain strong buying momentum and has since dropped over 25% to around $2,000. Notably, the Trump-affiliated DeFi platform, World Liberty Financial, reportedly tripled its ETH holdings to over $10 million last week, signaling confidence in the asset’s long-term potential—but not necessarily short-term gains.
The same trend applied to Eric’s Bitcoin call on February 6, when he posted: “Feels like a great time to enter #BTC,” tagging World Liberty Financial. At the time, BTC traded around $96,000. However, the leading cryptocurrency has since slid to $82,000—a 14.5% drop, according to CoinDesk data. The decline has been attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly President Trump’s tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada.
A Shift to Long-Term Thinking
Despite these misfires for short-term traders, Eric Trump has now changed his tune. On March 3, he suggested a more patient approach to crypto investing. Responding to Gordon’s market optimism, he posted: “Now my advice: HOLD (i.e. Long Term).”
This shift aligns with the broader crypto investment philosophy of HODLing—riding out volatility in anticipation of long-term value appreciation. While short-term traders might find his calls unreliable, long-term investors may view Eric Trump’s evolving stance as a signal to focus on broader adoption and regulatory trends rather than immediate price movements.
