Markets opened mixed Tuesday morning, with Bitcoin (BTC) down slightly to $109,883, while Ethereum (ETH) ticked up 4.1% to $2,663.58, according to Kraken’s latest price feed.

XRP, Solana (SOL), and Binance Coin (BNB) all traded higher, reflecting cautious optimism amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Speaking to reporters, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, “Putin is playing with fire!” Trump added,
“If it weren’t for me, bad things would have happened to Russia.”

The remarks follow renewed Russian military action in Ukraine, prompting fears of further escalation. Crypto markets, known to react quickly to macro and geopolitical uncertainty, showed limited volatility immediately after Trump’s comments.

Trump issues stark warning to Putin: ‘Playing with fire’ first appeared on TheStreet on May 27, 2025