The cryptocurrency market is facing a tough stretch, one year after Donald Trump took office, with Bitcoin and many other coins trading lower than they did a year ago.

Bitcoin is down approximately 9.9% over the past week and nearly 15% over the past year, currently hovering near $91,000 after reaching a peak above $126,000 in October 2021. While the wider market struggles, several football fan tokens are holding up better and some are still posting gains.

A Tough Year for Bitcoin and Altcoins

Since January 20, 2025, the crypto market has moved in the opposite direction many had hoped for. Bitcoin and Ethereum have recorded steady losses, while many large altcoins are down between 40% and 50%. Smaller tokens have fallen even harder, with drops ranging from 70% to 90% from their levels at the time of the inauguration.

This has been disappointing for traders who expected a strong rally under a president seen as friendly to digital assets. Instead, the past year has forced many to rethink how much politics can really influence prices in the long run.

Fan Tokens Refuse to Follow the Downtrend

While Bitcoin and most altcoins slipped, Fan Tokens showed a different pattern. A look at weekly and monthly charts shows that many Chiliz-based Fan Tokens are still in the green.

The Arsenal Fan Token ($AFC) is up more than 26% over the past month and is trading around $0.41. Tottenham Hotspur Fan Token ($SPURS) has climbed 25.5% in the same period, with the price near $0.24.

Additionally, AS Roma Fan Token ($ASR) has posted a 10% gain on its biweekly chart, while Inter Milan Fan Token ($INTER) is up 15% on a biweekly basis and 21% over the past month, trading close to $0.41.

Fan Token Price Action Stays Positive

The price action across these Fan Tokens shows steady buying interest even as the wider market remains under pressure. Data shows that the weekly and monthly gains across several tokens range from 5% to 20%, a clear contrast to Bitcoin’s recent dip.

This trend suggests that Fan Tokens do not always move in step with Bitcoin. Their prices appear to be driven more by their own demand and community interest rather than the broader crypto mood. As Bitcoin and altcoins try to find their footing, Fan Tokens are showing that strength can still appear in unexpected corners of the market.

Ebo Victor

Fantoken Market Reporter