Donald Trump captured the attention of Bitcoin influencers ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Trump, the former 45th President of the United States, is currently running for re-election. Political analysts suggest that Trump could win the upcoming election, though Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, also remains a strong contender.
An image circulating on X (Twitter) today shows Trump paying for burgers using Bitcoin. He reportedly paid $998.70 in Bitcoin through the Strike app.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Donald Trump pays for food at a bar using #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/DGzuiplPPz
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) September 18, 2024
Trump’s Stance on Bitcoin
Historically, Trump has been a vocal critic of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. He has made several negative comments about Bitcoin in the past. However, this year marks a significant shift in his views on crypto.
Over the last three years, Trump and his family used the Solana blockchain to mint NFTs, though they never openly supported Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. This year, Trump has urged people to vote for him if they want to see crypto adoption under favourable regulations in the U.S.
https://t.co/0Sd094kbfIFormer US President Says “If You’re In Favour Of #Crypto You’re Gonna Vote For #Trump”
— Bitcoinik (@Bitcoinikdotcom) May 12, 2024
Betting Market and Election Odds
According to the betting platform Polymarket, Trump’s odds of winning the upcoming election are 5% lower than Kamala Harris’s, a concerning indicator for his campaign.
Why #Trump lagging behind pic.twitter.com/8LIYcmS2Wo
— Bitcoinik (@Bitcoinikdotcom) September 19, 2024
Elon Musk vs Kamala Harris
In recent months, Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, has consistently tweeted in support of Trump and against Kamala Harris.
Yesterday, Trump tweeted that top investor Warren Buffett and other major market players are ready to pull their funds if Harris wins.
https://t.co/3eOzYGgKuv#ElonMusk Warns of Major Market Crash If #Kamala Harris Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
— Bitcoinik (@Bitcoinikdotcom) September 18, 2024
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