The Era of the “Great Stand-Up”: Why Are Bitcoin, Trump, and the Vatican Playing the Same Game?
Dmitriy Sheludko3 min read·Just now--
The world of April 2026 has officially become an episode of a series that even Netflix would refuse to film — it’s too unrealistic. But while headlines scream conflict, we at Biconomy are looking at capital flows.
If you think Trump arguing with the Pope and Bitcoin stuck at the “wall” of resistance are two different stories, you’re mistaken. They are one and the same battle for a new reality.
1. Holy War for the 0.1%: Trump vs. Pope Leo XIV
This week, President Trump took the absurd to the extreme by claiming that Pope Leo XIV (the first American to hold the Holy See) owed his position to his “crushing victory.”
What’s the real news story? While the Vatican calls for peace in Iran, the US administration is celebrating the S&P 500’s record high of 6,816.89. But this growth is a “feast during a plague.” Geopolitics and oil prices have created a ceiling the fund can’t break.
Lesson for us: When traditional leaders begin arguing over who is “holier than thou,” capital seeks a safe haven. The irony is that Bitcoin currently looks more stable than the relationship between Washington and the Vatican.
2. Death of the “Bullrun” or Reset?
Bitcoin charts for April 16 show one thing: Wall Street Meets the Wall. Despite ETFs from giants with $9.3 trillion in assets, BTC has hit a technical and psychological wall.
Liquidations of $427 million have decimated the market.
The Iranian crisis has turned crypto into a hedging tool, but volatility is scaring even the “whales.”
At Biconomy, we see the market moving from the “crazy growth” phase to the “institutional acquisition” phase. This isn’t a decline — it’s a professional redistribution of property. While you fear a correction, banks are buying up your fear for a 0.1% commission.
3. AI Apocalypse: We’re building data centers, but forgot about the power outlet.
The biggest signal of the week didn’t come from crypto. OpenAI has suspended its $40 billion “Stargate UK” project. The reason? Power shortages.
The numbers are shocking:
55% of adults believe AI will ruin their lives.
76% don’t trust information from neural networks.
We’ve reached a dead end: too much technology, too few resources (and trust). This creates the perfect conditions for blockchain. If we don’t trust AI, we need an immutable ledger to verify the truth.
4. Biconomy’s Verdict: Which Way is the “East Wind” Blowing?
The world is on the brink of a major reset. While Trump and the Pope fight for headlines, real power is shifting into the hands of those who control liquidity and energy.
What should a trader do?
Don’t be a “sausage sandwich”: (yes, we remember CZ’s words about SBF). Don’t let emotions from the news eat into your deposit.
Look beyond: AI and Crypto will merge into one ecosystem, where energy will be the new currency.
The world has gone crazy. But this is the best market we’ve ever seen. Stay informed. Stay with Biconomy.
