BTC surged to $69k ahead of the Crypto Summit.

The White House tech leaders’ summit will take place at 2:30 PM ET. President Trump is expected to speak alongside SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Selig.

The guest list features some of the biggest names in crypto, including the CEOs of Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini, and Chainlink, a16z partner Chris Dixon, as well as executives from Kraken, BitGo, and more.

From traditional finance, the CEOs of the NYSE and Nasdaq will also attend, along with representatives from organizations such as the Digital Chamber and Blockchain Association. White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt is also expected to be present.