Donald Trump

United

2024

Bitcoin

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 <li aria-level="1">Donald Trump promotes “The Defiant Ones” crypto project as a counter to traditional banks on Truth Social platform.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Initially skeptical of cryptocurrencies, Trump now embraces Bitcoin, positioning it as a strategic U.S. reserve asset.</li> 
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Donald Trump has recently amplified his engagement with the cryptocurrency sector, promoting a family crypto project named “The Defiant Ones.” He <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/you-wont-believe-how-much-crypto-trump-owns-now/">positions</a> this venture as an alternative to traditional banking, advocating for what he describes as financial liberation from the control of large financial institutions. 
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This marks a pivot from Trump’s previous stance on cryptocurrency, which he once dismissed as a “scam against the dollar” in 2021. His <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/exclusive-inside-trump-jr-s-plan-to-overhaul-finance-with-blockchain-banks-beware/">recent communications</a>, however, show a notable shift, as he actively endorses Bitcoin and positions it as a strategic component of the United States’ financial reserves should he return to the presidency.&nbsp; 
Trump’s promotion of “The Defiant Ones” occurred on his social platform, Truth Social, where he linked to the project’s Telegram channel and encouraged followers to take a stand against the financial elite.&nbsp; 
His post swiftly garnered attention, significantly increasing the Telegram channel’s following, reflecting his substantial influence on public discourse and sentiment. 
Moreover, this engagement with the crypto world coincides with <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/could-bitcoin-really-save-the-u-s-from-its-trillion-dollar-debt-trump-thinks-so/">Trump’s campaign</a>, as he currently leads over Kamala Harris in prediction markets for the upcoming presidential election. 
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This maneuver not only highlights his strategic pivot towards embracing digital finance but also aims to resonate with a voter base that is increasingly skeptical of conventional financial institutions. 
However, involvement in cryptocurrency is not without its challenges. The Defiant Ones team has issued warnings about potential scams and emphasized the importance of vigilance among its community members, signaling the complexities and risks associated with the rapidly evolving crypto market. 
As Trump integrates cryptocurrency into his <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/trump-maintains-lead-in-2024-u-s-presidential-election-predictions-on-polymarket/">political and financial rhetoric</a>, he underscores a growing trend of political figures engaging with digital currencies to appeal to the electorate’s evolving preferences, especially among those who favor innovation and autonomy in their financial dealings. 

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As of the latest update, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $60,293 USD, showing a decrease of 1.42% for the day. The price of Bitcoin has seen significant volatility, with a 10.76% decline over the past month. However, it has still gained 42.68% year-to-date and 131.47% over the past year. 
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