- Charles Hoskinson’s Florida trip sparks speculation about a potential meeting with Donald Trump, adding intrigue to the Cardano community.
- Despite rumors surrounding Hoskinson’s meeting, ADA’s price dropped by 9.38%, with a slight recovery amid broader market correction.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s recent announcement of a Florida trip has sparked a wave of speculation among the crypto community. This has led to rumors that he may be meeting U.S. President Donald Trump, with many pointing to Hoskinson’s earlier teasers about meeting a “special person” by the end of February 2025.
The report came shortly after Hoskinson revealed he would miss ETH Denver, an annual Ethereum contest and conference, to attend to a matter in Florida. However, details about the purpose of the trip remain under wraps, fueling curiosity among his followers.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Charles Hoskinson disclosed his absence from ETH Denver, explaining that he would be in Florida for “a thing.” While Hoskinson did not specify what this “thing” entailed, his earlier statements about meeting a “special person” have led many to believe that the Cardano founder could be meeting with Donald Trump.
Sorry I'll miss ETH Denver but I had to go to Florida for a thing
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) February 27, 2025
The timing of Hoskinson’s Florida visit coincides with Trump’s base in the state at his Mar-a-Lago residence, adding weight to the speculation. This advancement comes after a series of recent public comments and discussions Charles Hoskinson has had, all of which have stirred curiosity.
Notably, in February 2025, Hoskinson mentioned that he had spoken with Aptos co-founder Avery Ching, with whom he discussed the role of blockchain technology in shaping U.S. policy. Ching expressed excitement about possibly working together to place the U.S. at the forefront of blockchain development.
Community Reactions and Speculation
Charles Hoskinson’s announcement about meeting a “special person” has been met with anticipation and intrigue from the Cardano community. Early speculation centered around Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with many followers of Hoskinson believing Musk was a special person.
Charles is meeting someone very special this month end to pamp $Ada
Who is it?
— Mintern (@MinswapIntern) February 10, 2025
The speculation was based on Musk’s recent push for blockchain implementation in U.S. government operations, including bringing blockchain technology to the U.S. government to enhance transparency and efficiency. According to our previous report, Hoskinson has supported Musk’s initiatives, further fueling this line of thought.
However, with the new Florida trip revelation, some community members have turned their attention to Trump. Given the president’s influence and base in Florida, the idea that Hoskinson might be meeting Trump is gaining traction.
Impact on ADA Price and Market Sentiment
While the rumors surrounding Hoskinson’s trip and alleged meeting with Trump have stirred the Cardano community, the price of ADA, the native token of the Cardano network, has not reacted to the speculation.
As of press time, ADA was trading at $0.6097, recording a drop of 9.38% over the past day. The market capitalization stands at $21.47 billion, while the trading volume was at $1.05 billion, with a 22.47% increase in volume.
The circulating supply of ADA is 35.2 billion out of a total supply of 44.99 billion ADA. The chart indicates a significant drop in price during the day, followed by a slight recovery.