Trump & Crypto: Will Bitcoin's Success Translate to the Iraqi Dinar?

 Trump's Policies and Cryptocurrency: Will Bitcoin's Success Translate to the Iraqi Dinar?

The relationship between political leadership and financial markets has rarely been as pronounced as it is today with cryptocurrency. Since Donald Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025, Bitcoin has experienced remarkable gains, prompting investors to wonder whether this success might extend to other alternative investments like the Iraqi Dinar, where some people expect a significant dinar revaluation. However, the fundamental differences between these assets reveal why Bitcoin's trajectory under Trump's administration is unlikely to be replicated by the Iraqi Dinar.

Bitcoin's Meteoric Rise Under Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies

Bitcoin has demonstrated extraordinary performance since Trump's re-election, with the cryptocurrency surging approximately 60% since November 2024 and reaching heights of $111,000. This dramatic increase can be attributed to several specific policy initiatives and strategic decisions by the Trump administration.

The foundation of Bitcoin's success lies in Trump's complete reversal from his previous skeptical stance toward cryptocurrency. During his campaign, Trump promised to make America "the crypto capital of the planet," and his administration has delivered on this promise through concrete legislative and regulatory actions. In March 2025, Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, signaling the federal government's commitment to cryptocurrency adoption.

The administration's approach has been systematically supportive of the cryptocurrency industry. Congress recently passed the first major crypto legislation in U.S. history, providing regulatory clarity that has been long sought by the industry. This regulatory framework has reduced uncertainty and encouraged institutional investment, contributing to Bitcoin's price appreciation.

Trump's appointees reflect this pro-crypto stance, with one in five top administration picks holding cryptocurrency assets, some worth millions of dollars. This alignment between policy and personal investment demonstrates the administration's genuine commitment to cryptocurrency adoption rather than mere political rhetoric.

The Iraqi Dinar: A Fundamentally Different Asset

The Iraqi Dinar operates in an entirely different economic and political ecosystem from Bitcoin. While Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset that responds to global market forces and regulatory changes, the Iraqi Dinar is a sovereign currency tied to Iraq's economic fundamentals and monetary policy decisions.

Current exchange rate data shows the Iraqi Dinar trading at approximately 1,310 dinars per U.S. dollar as of July 2025, representing minimal fluctuation over the past year. The International Monetary Fund projects an average exchange rate of 1,300 dinars per dollar for both 2025 and 2026, indicating expectations of stability rather than dramatic appreciation.

The Central Bank of Iraq has successfully transitioned to a new trade finance system managed by commercial banks, which has contributed to exchange rate stability. However, this stability is precisely what differentiates the Dinar from Bitcoin-the Iraqi currency is managed to maintain purchasing power rather than to serve as a speculative investment vehicle.

Why Trump's Crypto Policies Won't Impact the Dinar

Several fundamental factors explain why Trump's cryptocurrency-friendly policies cannot replicate Bitcoin's success with the Iraqi Dinar:

• Regulatory Jurisdiction: Trump's policies directly impact assets under U.S. regulatory authority. Bitcoin, as a global digital asset traded on U.S. exchanges and held by U.S. institutions, falls within this sphere of influence. The Iraqi Dinar, however, is governed by Iraq's Central Bank and monetary policy, which operates independently of U.S. cryptocurrency regulations.
• Asset Classification: Bitcoin is treated as a digital commodity and investment vehicle, making it responsive to regulatory changes that affect investor sentiment and institutional adoption. The Iraqi Dinar functions as a national currency with exchange rates determined by economic fundamentals such as oil revenues, trade balances, and monetary policy decisions.
• Market Dynamics: Bitcoin's price appreciation stems from increased institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and speculative investment driven by Trump's supportive policies. The Iraqi Dinar's value is tied to Iraq's economic performance, oil exports, and regional stability-factors largely unrelated to U.S. cryptocurrency policy.
• Investment Infrastructure: The cryptocurrency ecosystem has developed sophisticated trading platforms, custody solutions, and financial products that respond rapidly to policy changes. The Iraqi Dinar lacks this infrastructure for speculative investment, with most transactions occurring through traditional foreign exchange channels focused on trade and remittances rather than investment.

Economic Realities and Market Projections

Financial forecasts for the Iraqi Dinar suggest continued stability rather than dramatic appreciation. Market projections indicate potential slight depreciation, with the exchange rate possibly reaching around 1,318 IQD per USD by the end of 2025. These projections reflect expectations of gradual economic adjustments rather than the explosive growth seen in Bitcoin.

Iraq's economy remains heavily dependent on oil revenues, which are calculated based on the exchange rate of 1,300 dinars to one dollar in the federal budget. This dependency on commodity prices and the government's fiscal management creates a fundamentally different value proposition from Bitcoin's technology-driven and adoption-based appreciation.

The Broader Investment Landscape

The contrast between Bitcoin and the Iraqi Dinar illustrates a broader principle about how different asset classes respond to political and regulatory changes. Bitcoin's success under Trump's administration demonstrates the power of regulatory clarity and institutional support for emerging asset classes. The cryptocurrency's decentralized nature and global trading infrastructure make it particularly responsive to positive policy developments.

Traditional currencies, even those from developing economies, operate within established monetary systems designed for stability rather than speculation. The Iraqi Dinar's role as a medium of exchange and store of value for Iraq's economy necessitates careful management to prevent the volatility that investors seek in alternative assets.

Conclusion

While Trump's pro-cryptocurrency policies have created a favorable environment for Bitcoin's remarkable performance, these same policies cannot produce similar results for the Iraqi Dinar. The fundamental differences between a decentralized digital asset and a sovereign currency mean that each responds to entirely different sets of economic and political factors.

Bitcoin's success under Trump's administration reflects the power of regulatory support and institutional adoption in driving speculative asset prices. The Iraqi Dinar's stability reflects the careful monetary management required to maintain a functioning national currency. Investors considering whether Trump's policies might benefit the Iraqi Dinar should recognize that the two assets exist in fundamentally different economic ecosystems, with success metrics that are not only different but often contradictory.

The lesson for investors is clear: while political leadership can significantly impact certain asset classes, the specific characteristics of each investment determine how it responds to policy changes. Bitcoin's technological foundation and speculative nature make it responsive to regulatory developments, while the Iraqi Dinar's role as a national currency requires it to prioritize stability over explosive growth.

For more information on the Iraqi dinar, check out IBN's Dinar Page here: https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/the-dinar-page/?swcfpc=1 

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 7/21/2025

 Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 7/21/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good Morning Mark and Mods! Praying this week is our week!

Member: Really praying this our week we all need this breakthrough

Member: Seems like its been a slow weekend ? Not much going on with the RV ?

Member: Will we go this week? Or do you think it’ll take up to another month, as some are saying? Especially with POTUS’s comment about “payments going out on Aug.1st”?

Member: That is probably about tariffs. Nothing about the RV… ..

MZ: I think July is still very much still in play

Member: Well , someone needs to just flip the switch

Member: I am still waiting to see disclosure and arrests.

Member: they can't get arrested while they are in office and guess who goes on vacation on the 1st?

MZ:  I have nothing new on bonds yet today….There is nothing negative…and nothing positive. Usually no bond updates until Tuesdays. 

Member:  I believe bonds may have already been paid, they are being told to stay quiet to cloud the timing.

Member: Mark, you haven't seemed to have bitten on any news lately. It kinda seems like you are waiting on something specific. What is it?

MZ: In Iraq we had a lot of negative articles….but it seems to have a few days of negative and then switches to a few days of good articles …it’s a yo-yo while they keep specifics on the RV clouded and smokey. 

MZ: “Al Kazemi: More than 165 deputies are ready to legislate the law on the popular mobilization forces”  this is a huge move forward when coupled with the HCL 

Member: Sudani is supposed to have an urgent public tv announcement around 8 am Iraq time

Member: I heard that Sudani formed a special committee to form the budget tables and told Parliament that they will have them in a month. Hmmm

MZ: He said “Within the month” Lots of interesting things happening.

Member: Sudani also said it would happen before end of Dec and by Ramadon…but we are still waiting.

Member: If Bagdad doesn't get it done this week we'll have to talk to Bagmom!...lol

Member: While Iraq plays their games…I hope VND RV’s!

Member: I am very tired of these games…..someone needs to do something. 

Member: I have been hearing the dong at 1$

Member: give me a $1 rate…and Im set! time to disappear lol

Member: I think Dong will be a shocker, a very big blessing

Member: that might just happen...as per info on Perplexity AI...Primeminister of Vietnam is impatient and we are now (July) in the final stage ... of the phased rollout of VND revaluation...

MZ: “ Turkiye to end 52 year old pipeline deal with Iraq in 2026”  this is coming up for renewal. They are renegotiating it. Parts of the pipeline need to be updated. This does snot mean Iraq is losing the pipeline. 

MZ: It really does feel like it did days before the Kuwaiti revaluation

Member: Mark awhile back you mentioned the Kuwait dinar and said it went up to $9.88. How long did it take to get up to that and about how long did it stay that high, do you know?

Member: It floated up and down but only high rates for a really short time…..I believe

MZ: It floated for days….but,  It stayed that high for mere minutes….then crashed quickly 

Member: Mark in your opinion will we get notifications first or Iraq posts a rate first??

 MZ: With the modern day internet….I think it will have to be at the same time. 

Member: Frank 26 still thinks it may be a float with the dinar.

Member: Mark, Q. it the Dinar floats dose the price change hourly or once a day?

MZ: They made it clear that they will not “Free float” like Kuwait. I was told the most they would allow it to float is 20% over a year. But it is fixed to a currency basket so it wouldn’t float the same way . 

Member: I wonder- What ever happened to the “Auditing Fort Knox” thing?

Member: Seems finances are not a priority with this administration. So probably not a darn thing happened with audits on Ft Knox, the Treasury or the Fed. 

Member: Lots has happened, just not at the timing most want it to happen.

Member: I tried to use my bank card on sat nite it wouldn't work checked and they said system down for maintenance

Member: The world is going to flip upside down when... IMO ripple which filed for a master federal banking license becomes the new US FED 2.0 version and XRP becomes the new US digital/bridge currency!

Member: See you all tomorrow morning at 10:00 am EST for another great podcast!! God Bless You All!!

Mod : No podcast Monday nights 

PDK: I do not transcribe political opinions or events.

MARKZ: $5 IQD Rate on the Table? Iraq’s Oil Deal Could Change Everything! 💥💵”

 

Iraqi Cabinet Approves Measures on Kurdish Oil Delivery

 The Iraqi Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, held an emergency session on Thursday and issued a series of binding decisions regarding oil production and financial coordination with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

In a major development, the Cabinet approved the immediate transfer of all oil produced in the Kurdistan Region to Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO)for export. The federal government will provide the KRG with an advance of $16 per barrel (in-kind or in cash), based on a minimum delivery of 230,000 barrels per day (bpd), with any additional production to be included under the same mechanism.

Current production stands at 280,000 bpd, of which 50,000 bpd is reserved for local consumption within the Region. The remaining 230,000 bpd, along with any future increases, will be delivered to SOMO. Should exports stop for any reason, the KRG must deliver the full quantity to the Federal Ministry of Oil instead.

The KRG will also be responsible for the production and transport costs of the 50,000 bpd used locally, while revenues from sales of refined products will be transferred to the federal treasury after deducting those costs.

Additional financial decisions included:

• The KRG must deliver 120 billion Iraqi dinars as a preliminary estimate of May's non-oil revenue share.
• A joint auditing team will verify and classify non-oil revenues from May 2025 onward.
• A new joint committee will oversee the localisation of salaries in the Region within three months, as required by a federal court ruling.
• A separate team will assess any excess in actual spending relative to the KRG's budget share for 2023-2025.
• May salaries for KRG employees will be disbursed after SOMO confirms receipt of the 230,000 bpd via the Ceyhan terminal.

All timelines specified in this resolution are effective from the date of the Cabinet's approval.

(Source: PMO)

DINAR REVALUATION REPORT: 🚨 Iraqi Dinar RV Momentum Is Building – And XRP Could Be Next! 💥

 DINAR REVALUATION REPORT: 🚨 Iraqi Dinar RV Momentum Is Building – And XRP Could Be Next! 💥

Excitement is rising as signs point to an imminent revaluation (RV) of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). Iraq's economy is booming:

• The Central Bank now holds 162 tons of gold, a major sign of financial strength.

• Full digital payment systems (24/7 RTGS, ISO-ready) show Iraq is integrating globally.

• The IMF praises Iraq for strong growth (3.1%), low inflation (2.9%), and lifting exchange restrictions — a green light for full currency convertibility.

• Oil revenues are surging, especially  Basra crude outperforming global benchmarks.

Meanwhile, anti-corruption efforts are accelerating and Iran’s influence is fading, clearing the way for economic reform.

🔥 Speculation is growing that the new rate could be $4–$6 per IQD, with banks allegedly preparing for payouts. Some believe the RV could happen within days or weeks.

And after the RV? Many expect XRP to surge, thanks to its alignment with Iraq’s digital financial future. XRP could benefit from the post-RV liquidity and help enable fast, cheap cross-border payments.

2025 is shaping up to be massive for IQD and XRP holders. Stay ready!

#IQDRV #XRP #ToTheMoon #DinarRevaluation #IraqEconomy #DigitalCurrency #GlobalReset #CryptoFuture

MNT GOAT: “The Dinar Awakens: Import Payments Signal Rising Currency Value 🌍💰”

 

Iraq's Accession To International Financial Institutions Enhances Economic Development Opportunities

 Iraq's Accession To International Financial Institutions Enhances Economic Development Opportunities.

 
Economic 07/20/2025  Baghdad: Economic Morning   As part of its efforts to  strengthen its financial presence on the international stage and diversify funding sources for its service and construction projects, Iraq has taken a significant step by joining two of the most prominent multilateral financial institutions:  the  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
 
Although the direct repercussions of this step are still in the developmental stage,economists see it as a prelude to attracting long-term financing,  bolstering development efforts in vital sectors such as energy,
infrastructure, and  transportation, and opening the doors to international partnerships for Iraq in the post-crisis phase.
 
Projects And Bridges
 
Economic expert Dr. Majid Al-Baydani explained to Al-Sabah regarding Iraq’s accession to the Asian Development Bank:
 
“The projects currently underway in Baghdad, such as bridges and others, have no connection to the Asian Development Bank’s projects,  as their funds are allocated by the state in the project budget according to the investment portion of the budget.
 
The Asian Development Bank has no role in implementing or establishing the aforementioned projects,
  as the contractor may be Chinese, the implementing company may be Chinese,  or another international nationality.”  

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He added,  "The implementation of projects by the Asian Development Bank is subject to certain conditions,  including that   the bank selects the implementing companies,   along with their own mechanisms and engineering efforts, unlike what some might imagine.
 
Furthermore, the bank's projects are implemented through loans from the bank and on its own terms."
 
Long Term
 
Economic expert Ahmed Makalaf believes that “there has not yet been any direct benefit from Iraq’s joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
 
Rather, the benefit is long-term, not immediate.
 
The real benefit is in giving Iraq an  international standing and a  good reputation from an economic perspective.”
 
“The development road will be a gateway for the Asian Development Bank to enter Iraq with projects,”
the official added in an interview with Al-Sabah.
 
“It is likely that the country will borrow from the bank to implement projects related to the road, and will likely build cooperation through this bank in financing parts of the activity for major projects related to the development road, contributing to strengthening the economy within the international environment and building strong international relations in the future.”
 
Membership Shares
 
For his part, Dr. Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, Advisor to the Prime Minister, stated that as far as the distribution of capital among the participating countries in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is concerned,     the bank's total capital amounts to $100 billion,  with 20% allocated as paid-in capital and the remainder as callable capital.
 
Each country is obligated to contribute its share of the paid-in capital upon joining. He added:
 
Sustainable Development
 
"The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international institution that aims to support  infrastructure projects and  sustainable development  in Asia and beyond.
 
The bank, headquartered in Beijing, provides concessional loans to finance infrastructure projects for member countries.  This accession is a strategic step for Iraq to advance its development projects in areas such as transportation, energy, and water."
 
European Bank
 
Regarding the benefits of Iraq joining the European Bank, Saleh said:
 
“There is a positive correlation between building a development strategy, which is embodied today by the government’s philosophy of launching a development initiative with comprehensive sectoral economic links, called the “Development Road” project, which is the  corridor and  strategic project that  links the European Union countries with Asia via Iraq and the Gulf maritime corridors and vice versa, on the one hand,
 
and the requirements for implementing the various stages of the development road through the role that Iraq’s membership in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development occupies, on the other hand, especially in terms of the  advantages of obtaining European technology and  ensuring the role of companies from European Union countries in implementing the development road in all its aspects, whether in   infrastructure, industrial production projects, or  various logistical services.”      
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