Inaugural Crypto Ball to Be Hosted by Crypto Czar David Sacks

The inaugural "Crypto Ball" will take place on Friday, 17 January, at Washington D.C.'s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, just days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Billed as a celebration of American innovation and the incoming administration's crypto-friendly stance, the black-tie gala has drawn significant interest.

Gold tickets, initially priced at $2,500, have sold out, leaving only the $5,000 Black tickets available.

Hosted by BTC Inc. and co-hosted by Stand With Crypto, Exodus, Anchorage Digital, and Kraken, the event runs from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

Backed by major blockchain players—including Coinbase, Sui, Mysten Labs, MetaMask, Galaxy, Ondo, Solana, MicroStrategy, and Uniswap Labs—the sponsorship lineup underscores the industry's support.

Mario Nawfal wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter):

“This exclusive event features $100,000 VIP tickets and $1 million private dinner packages with Trump. Major sponsors like Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Galaxy Digital are backing the event, signaling a shift toward a pro-crypto U.S. administration.”

While Trump is not expected to attend, the event will be hosted by David Sacks, whom the president-elect has appointed as AI and Crypto Czar.

His administration has signalled strong pro-crypto sentiment, with key appointments such as Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and Paul Atkins as SEC Chair.

Beyond the gala, attention is turning to Trump's anticipated crypto advisory council, which is expected to influence federal digital-asset policies.

The council may include around 20 CEOs and founders, many with established ties to the administration.

Tech Giants Push for Policy Influence in New Administration

Since his re-election, President-elect Donald Trump has become a focal point for crypto executives seeking to shape the industry's regulatory future.

Mar-a-Lago has emerged as a key meeting ground, where industry leaders are engaging with Trump and his advisors on policy and potential appointments.

Last month, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek met with Trump to discuss regulatory strategies, while Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Stu Alderoty dined with him to address the SEC's lawsuit against their company.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has also held discussions with Trump in recent weeks.

Adding to the momentum, Trump is expected to sign a major pro-crypto executive order on his first day in office, reportedly overturning an SEC policy that limits banks from holding custody of Bitcoin and other digital assets.

With the inauguration approaching, the upcoming "Crypto Ball" is set to draw top industry figures eager to engage with Trump's team and influence the administration's stance on digital assets.

It is becoming clear that in the new political landscape, access to the president-elect is a coveted opportunity for the crypto elite.

But is this black-tie gala simply an exclusive spectacle of wealth, or will it serve as a platform to highlight the incoming administration's stance on cryptocurrency?