An Open Letter to Donald Trump Jr.: Your Chance to Make Bitcoin Great Again

Don Jr.,

First, congratulations on your father’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Whichever way the political winds blow, there’s no denying that a new presidential term marks a significant moment for America. 

You’ve chosen to commemorate this milestone by diving headfirst into the crypto space. Your announcement about purchasing crypto through the $WLFI fund is huge news.

In particular, I want to address your purchase of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC). While wBTC has served as a gateway for Bitcoin holders to access liquidity in the Ethereum ecosystem, I’d like to suggest a different path. There’s a comparatively newer option out there called iBTC—and if you’re focused on trust minimization, self-custody, and yielding the full benefits of Bitcoin’s immutable security, it may be time to reconsider your choice of “wrapped” BTC.

Below, you’ll find the core reasons why your next big institutional move—especially when you are trying to move a chunk of crypto much bigger than $47 million —should involve converting from wBTC to iBTC.

1. The Importance of Self-Custody

You’ve likely heard the rallying cry throughout crypto Twitter: “Not your keys, not your coins.” Over the last decade, many high-profile insolvencies and exchange failures confirmed the importance of owning your private keys.

wBTC’s Challenge

• When you hold wBTC, you’re essentially trusting that the BTC backing it is secure in a custodian’s vault—or an equivalent locked contract controlled by a network of keyholders.

• Even if wBTC is widely accepted across protocols, you still rely on the custodians to redeem your wBTC for real BTC when the time comes.

iBTC’s Alternative

• iBTC operates closer to native Bitcoin principles, letting you keep control of your BTC while still having a token representation that’s recognized across various DeFi platforms.

• You retain your private keys for the underlying BTC—an essential principle for anyone who doesn’t want to outsource trust to a third party or worry about liquidity meltdown scenarios.

2. Yield with Fewer Compromises

Your tweet highlights the excitement about “the future ahead,” hinting you’re aiming to earn yield on digital assets. With wBTC, yes, you can stake or lend it on platforms like Aave or MakerDAO. But because wBTC is heavily reliant on a custodian, you’re basically inserting another layer of trust and risk for your yield generation.

Enter iBTC: your bridge to DeFi markets built on Bitcoin’s proven security. Rely on a robust network of named attestors (Everstake, InfStones etc.)—rather than a single custodian’s goodwill—while enjoying diverse yield opportunities through Mellow, Symbiotic staking, and Maple’s CeFi lending (where iBTC is accepted as collateral).

3. Evolving Institutional Landscape

With a new administration potentially reshaping crypto regulations, institutions are taking a more cautious look at how they hold and move digital assets. Centralized bridging solutions like wBTC may face heightened regulatory scrutiny, leaving institutions concerned about potential freezes or seizures if custodial providers come under pressure.

iBTC, by contrast, uses a trust-minimized design that remains anchored to Bitcoin’s Layer 1 security—distributing risk across multiple participants rather than concentrating it in a single custodian. This approach aligns with institutional demands for greater flexibility and self-sovereignty: iBTC holders maintain control of their private keys, ensuring no one else can access their funds. 

4. Symbolic Alignment with American Values

America was founded on principles of liberty, individual sovereignty, and minimal intrusion by overarching authorities—ideals that also drive Bitcoin’s original ethos. iBTC perfectly aligns with these American values as the ultimate expression of Bitcoin’s liberation: it allows you to choose your own custody or preferred custodian, while freely moving to any chain or dApp you like. 

Your Bitcoin remains anchored in L1 security—safely stored in a *theft-proof vault—yet gains the freedom to do so much more. By staking your claim in iBTC, you not only embody the founding spirit of personal freedom and private property rights, but also uphold the decentralized power structures at the heart of both America and cryptocurrency.

A Strategic Move Forward

So, Don Jr., before you get too comfortable with wBTC, I urge you to consider iBTC. Transitioning from wBTC to iBTC isn’t just about brand names or marketing slogans; it’s about securing your assets in a framework that honors Bitcoin’s original principles. It’s about positioning yourself, $WLFI, and potentially your father’s administration to generate All-American yield for the country, the people, and the world.

Our Invitation

We’d love to connect, demonstrate how iBTC can offer you (and $WLFI) a superior Bitcoin DeFi experience, and discuss how best to manage a sum more than the $47 million you currently have in wBTC. We’ll show you the path to controlling your private keys while accessing new yield-generating opportunities across multiple chains.

Don Jr., the ball is now in your court. You’re a prominent figure with a finger on the pulse of changing political and economic landscapes. If you want to champion an upgrade for how large-scale investors should hold and utilize Bitcoin in DeFi, you have an opportunity to make a bold statement. iBTC is ready to support you on that journey.

We’re excited to see you on board!

Sincerely,
Your Friends at iBTC

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This open letter is purely a community-driven statement and does not constitute financial advice. As always, do your own research (DYOR) when it comes to protocol security, custody solutions, and any crypto asset purchase or management strategies.