Bitcoin Conference Preview

  • The Bitcoin 2025 conference will take place from May 27-29 at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas, attracting over 30,000 attendees, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivering a keynote speech—marking the first time a sitting VP addresses the event.
  • Vance, a known Bitcoin supporter, will discuss innovation, financial sovereignty, and Bitcoin's role in America's future, backed by his personal BTC holdings of $250K-$500K.
  • Historical data shows mixed Bitcoin price performance during past conferences, with short-term declines observed in 4 of the last 5 events despite high-profile attendances (e.g., Trump in 2024).
  • The event will feature BabyDog, a politically symbolic bulldog owned by Senator Jim Justice, adding a unique cultural element to the conference.
  • Previous conferences (2011-2024) are summarized in a table, highlighting key locations, organizers, and participants like Nayib Bukele and Edward Snowden.
  • Market trends during past conferences reveal volatility, with 2024 seeing a 3.73% rise during the event but a 10.61% drop the following week.
Summary

The Bitcoin 2025 conference will be held at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas from May 27 to 29, and is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants. U.S. Vice President JD Vance will deliver a keynote speech at the world's largest Bitcoin conference for the first time. This article will briefly analyze the important points of the conference.

Focus 1: Vice President Vance will deliver a speech

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will speak on the main stage at 9:00 a.m. PST on May 28, marking the first time that the current U.S. Vice President has publicly spoken at the world's largest Bitcoin conference. He will speak on the main stage of the event at 1:00 a.m. Beijing time on May 29, 2025 to express his support for BTC. He is expected to focus on innovation, financial sovereignty, and how Bitcoin can play a role in a more resilient American future.

Vance was a vocal supporter of Bitcoin during his time as a senator, opposed to over-regulation, and criticized the then-current leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). His supportive stance is further reinforced by his personal holdings of between $250,000 and $500,000 worth of Bitcoin.

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Focus 2: Previous Bitcoin Conferences

years date Place Meeting Name/Organizer Important Participants (Identity)
2011 August 19 New York City First Bitcoin Conference Jeff Garzik (Bitcoin core developer), Gavin Andresen (Bitcoin core developer), Dan Kaminsky (security researcher), etc.
2012 September 15-16 London London Bitcoin Conference Amir Taaki (Bitcoin activist and developer) and other developers and entrepreneurs
2013 May 17-19 San Jose, California The Future of Payments (Bitcoin Foundation) Gavin Andresen (Bitcoin Core Developer), Charlie Shrem (Bitcoin Entrepreneur)
2013 November 1-3 Vienna unSYSTEM (Bitcoin Austria) Amir Taaki (Bitcoin activist and developer)
2014 January 25-26 Miami North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) Moe Levin (Conference Organizer) etc.
2014 May 15-17 Amsterdam Bitcoin 2014 (Bitcoin Foundation) Gavin Andresen (Bitcoin core developer), Nicolas Cary ( Blockchain.info CEO), etc.
2015 September 10 New York City Consensus 2015 (CoinDesk) Representatives of industry start-ups, investors, and financial institutions (the specific list is unknown)
2016 January 21-22 Miami North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) Industry leaders, developers, entrepreneurs (specific list unknown)
2017 May 22-24 New York City Consensus 2017 (CoinDesk) Industry leaders, developers, investors, policymakers (exact list unknown)
2018 January 18-19 Miami North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) Vinny Lingham (Civic CEO), Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum founder), etc.
2019 June 25-26 San Francisco Bitcoin 2019 (BTC Inc.) David Bailey (CEO of BTC Inc.), Tim Draper (CEO of Draper Associates), etc.
2020 Cancelled/Postponed until 2021 none none none
2021 June 4-5 Miami Bitcoin 2021 (BTC Inc.) Nayib Bukele (President of El Salvador), Edward Snowden (Privacy Advocate), etc.
2022 April 6-9 Miami Bitcoin 2022 (BTC Inc.) Jack Mallers (Strike CEO), Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy CEO), etc.
2023 May 18-20 Miami Beach Bitcoin 2023 (BTC Inc.) Michael Lewis (best-selling author), Corey Klippsten (Swan Bitcoin CEO), etc.
2024 July 25-27 Nashville, Tennessee Bitcoin 2024 (BTC Inc.) Cynthia Lummis (U.S. Senator), Edward Snowden (privacy advocate, video), RFK Jr. (political activist), Donald Trump (former U.S. President)
2025 May 27-29 Las Vegas Bitcoin 2025 (BTC Inc.) JD Vance (Vice President of the United States), Ross Ulbricht (Founder of Silk Road), Eric Trump (Trump’s second son), Donald Trump Jr (Trump’s eldest son), Michael Saylor (Founder of Strategy), Cynthia Lummis (US Senator)

Market performance during the last five Bitcoin conferences:

  • 2019 (June 25 to June 26)

    • During the conference:

      It rose from 11072.07 at 0:00 on June 25 to 13173.69 at 0:00 on June 27, an increase of 18.98%, reaching a high of 13970.00.

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    • One week after the conference (June 27 to July 4): it fell from 13173.69 at 0:00 on June 27 to 11805.00 at 0:00 on July 4, a drop of 10.34%, with the lowest reaching 9727.

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  • 2021 (6.4 to 6.5)

    • During the conference

      It fell from 38682.38 at 0:00 on June 4 to 35570.55 at 0:00 on June 6, a drop of 8.04%, with the lowest reaching 34800.00.

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    • One week after the conference (June 6 to June 13):

      The overall situation was volatile, fluctuating from 35570.55 at 0:00 on June 6 to 35712.36 at 0:00 on June 13, an increase of 0.4%. The lowest point reached 31705.24 and the highest point reached 37839.30.

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  • 2022 (4.6 to 4.9):

    • During the conference

      It fell from 45005.88 at 0:00 on April 6 to 42632.32 at 0:00 on April 10, a drop of 5.27%, reaching a low of 42107.14.

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    • One week after the conference (April 10 to April 17):

      It fell from 42632.32 at 0:00 on April 10 to 40374.13 at 0:00 on April 17, a drop of 5.30%, reaching a low of 39200.00.

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  • 2023 (May 18 to May 20)

    • The overall market was volatile during the conference, falling from 27357.42 at 0:00 on May 18 to 27237.75 at 0:00 on May 21, a drop of 0.44%, with a low of 26361.20 and a high of 27472.14.

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    • One week after the conference (May 21 to May 28): The overall market was in a state of volatility, falling from 27237.75 at 0:00 on May 21 to 27072.42 at 0:00 on May 28, a drop of 0.61%, reaching a low of 25871.89 and a high of 27495.83.

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  • 2024 (July 25 to July 27)

    • During the conference, it rose from 65514.80 at 0:00 on July 25 to 67958.00 at 0:00 on July 28, an increase of 3.73%, reaching a high of 69399.99.

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    • One week after the conference (July 28 to August 4): It fell from 67958.00 at 0:00 on July 28 to 60747.00 at 0:00 on August 4, a drop of 10.61%, reaching a low of 59850.00.

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    Summary table:

    years Performance during the Bitcoin Conference One week after the conference Performance from the beginning to the end of the conference
    2019 18.98% -10.34% 6.62%
    2021 -8.04% 0.40% -7.68%
    2022 -5.27% -5.30% -10.29%
    2023 -0.44% -0.61% -1.04%
    2024 3.73% -10.61% -7.28%

According to statistics, in the past five conferences, Bitcoin has basically fallen in the short term , and the price performance is not optimistic . Even when Trump, a crypto-friendly Republican, attended and delivered a speech in 2024, the price of Bitcoin still fell from a high of 70,000 to a low of 49,000 in the following week.

Focus 3: BabyDog

Official CA: 0xa4b855f6713d1a04a2331149db995476dc3e694b

BabyDog, formally known as Babydog Justice, is an English bulldog born on October 27, 2019. She is the pet dog of U.S. Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia and is well-loved by the public for her friendly character and cute appearance. BabyDog often accompanies the senator to various events, including daily affairs in Washington, D.C. and West Virginia, and is even nicknamed "the unofficial 101st Senator of the 119th Congress."

BabyDog is seen as a symbol of West Virginia, and has been reported by media outlets such as The Washington Post, which called her "an icon in West Virginia politics." Her image is used to strengthen the cohesion of Trump supporters, especially at Republican events.

According to the Bitcoin 2025 Conference Speakers website, BabyDog will be attending the conference, which will be held in Las Vegas from May 27 to 29, 2025.

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