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Pro-Bitcoin Donald Trump Becomes the 47th President of the United States
Donald J. Trump has officially emerged victorious, claiming the presidency for a second time as the 47th President of the United States. With a critical victory in Pennsylvania and a decisive win in Wisconsin, Trump clinched the presidency by surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed to secure his return to the White House. These key battleground states, which were closely contested throughout the campaign, proved pivotal in pushing Trump over the threshold, solidifying his victory.
Trump’s final electoral tally reflects significant support across much of the Midwest and South, with additional wins in states such as Ohio and Florida reinforcing his lead. Vice President Kamala Harris, despite strong performances in traditional Democratic strongholds like California and New York, fell short as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin tipped in favor of Trump, marking the turning point in the race. Trump also garnered a majority of the popular vote, with over 51% (66.7 million votes), signaling a renewed mandate from voters who prioritized his economic policies and focus on deregulation.
A Milestone for Bitcoin in the White House
This election victory also marks the historic inauguration of the first openly pro-Bitcoin president in the United States. During his campaign, Trump included a stop at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville where he embraced several key promises aimed at Bitcoiners and the broader crypto community, which distinguished him from previous candidates and resonated strongly with advocates of decentralized finance. His stance on Bitcoin showcased an alignment with the values of financial freedom and sovereignty that underpin the broader crypto community. By pledging to protect Bitcoin miners, explore the possibility of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, and even vow to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, Trump attracted considerable support from the Bitcoin and crypto voter demographic.
Trump’s promises have not only inspired optimism among Bitcoiners but also highlighted a potential shift in the government’s approach to cryptocurrency. During his campaign, Trump criticized CBDCs as an encroachment on personal financial freedom, signaling his wariness of state-controlled digital currencies. This stance, which aligns with concerns in the Bitcoin community about financial privacy and state overreach, has helped position Trump as a potential ally in the fight against excessive financial control.
Promises to Bitcoiners and the Crypto Community
Among Trump’s most notable commitments to Bitcoiners are several promises that represent a radical departure from previous administrations’ approach to cryptocurrency:
- Support for Bitcoin Miners in America: Trump has pledged to protect the burgeoning Bitcoin mining industry within the United States. His commitment to deregulation and support for energy independence aligns with the interests of miners, many of whom rely on stable energy policies and a supportive regulatory environment. This focus could help secure the U.S.’s position as a global leader in Bitcoin mining, fostering economic growth and innovation in blockchain technology.
- Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: In a move that would be unprecedented for a sitting president, Trump’s campaign discussed the idea of establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Such a reserve could provide a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, aligning with Bitcoin’s core appeal as “digital gold.” By backing this initiative, Trump has shown an openness to treating Bitcoin as a legitimate asset within the national financial framework.
- Pardon for Ross Ulbricht: Trump’s promise to pardon Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road who is serving a double life sentence, struck a chord within the Bitcoin community. Ulbricht’s imprisonment has long been viewed by many Bitcoiners as a case of excessive punishment, and Trump’s willingness to revisit the issue has further cemented his image as a candidate who values justice reform and personal freedom.
- Opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Trump’s campaign included strong opposition to the creation of a Federal Reserve-controlled CBDC, citing concerns about government overreach and loss of individual financial autonomy. Many in the Bitcoin community see CBDCs as antithetical to the principles of decentralized finance. Trump’s alignment with this viewpoint has bolstered his appeal among Bitcoiners who prioritize privacy and freedom from state-controlled monetary systems.
- Simplified Tax Code for Digital Assets: While not explicitly part of his campaign, Trump’s emphasis on simplifying tax codes has led many Bitcoiners to speculate that his administration could enact policies to make digital asset taxation less burdensome. By easing the tax reporting process for cryptocurrency holders, Trump’s administration could foster greater adoption and legal clarity for investors.
As Bitcoin adoption is on the rise, Trump’s presidency could mark a pivotal moment for Bitcoin in America. The growing alliance between Bitcoin’s ideals of decentralization and Trump’s policies on economic freedom suggest a promising road for Bitcoin under the next administration.
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Trump’s Coin Is About As Revolutionary As OneCoin
After these classy gold sneakers and his God Bless the USA Bible, Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency World Liberty Financial (WLFI) immediately appeared to me like yet another way to squeeze some more money out of his fanbase. But when YouTuber Coffeezilla analyzed the project in more detail, what he found was even more ridiculous than what I was expecting.
For starters (though unsurprisingly), WLFI is completely pre-mined. 20 billion coins, which represent 35% of the total supply, are being sold for $0.015 each. The other 65% of coins is allocated to protocol development and insiders.
This means they value the WLFI project around $900 million, immediately bringing it into the same ballpark as something like Bitcoin SV (perhaps fittingly). In reality, however, less than 1 billion coins have been sold so far, making it closer to a $14 million market cap coin, more similar to projects like Pikaboss or Boba Oppa— I’d never heard of them either.
It’s equally unsurprising that WLFI doesn’t accomplish anything new or interesting (lending and borrowing on the existing Aave protocol), or that it’s not decentralized in any meaningful way, or that one of the project’s cofounders has a dodgy history in this space already.
But what even I didn’t expect, is that WLFI is indefinitely non-transferable. That’s right, for the time being, at least, you can’t send these coins to anyone. You can just buy them, and, I guess, sell them back later? Maybe? This sounds more like OneCoin — the notorious fraud that was a cryptocurrency in name only — than any serious altcoin I’ve ever heard of.
While Nikolaus and Calli believe the former president truly embraced Bitcoin, I don’t think he actually changed his mind on cryptocurrency much at all since three years ago… I think he just wants in on the scam.
Watch the full Coffeezilla episode here:
This article is a Take. Opinions expressed are entirely the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.
I don’t think Donald Trump actually changed his mind on cryptocurrency much at all since three years ago… I think he just wants in on the scam.
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The US Should Establish A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
This morning, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 53-page report on the pros of the United States establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR).
In July, @CynthiaMLummis announced the BITCOIN Act, the first bill in US Congress to propose a strategic #bitcoin reserve.
In our most comprehensive report to date, we endorse the United States adopting a strategic reserve. Read the report here: https://t.co/xQJG2Ebksi pic.twitter.com/gq3yI7oJUO
— Bitcoin Policy Institute (@btcpolicyorg) November 4, 2024
The authors of the report touched on four key benefits of holding bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset:
- Economic and monetary stability — bitcoin is a hedge against currency debasement and debt instability
- Geopolitical competition — the US could gain a strategic advantage over other countries that are contemplating starting a bitcoin reserve and can reinforce the US’ influence over global financial standards
- Energy and climate — Bitcoin mining can be leveraged to accelerate the movement toward renewable energy
- Financial inclusion and human rights — the US can promote both the concepts of individual freedom and financial inclusion for both US citizens and those abroad
While I agree that the US’ establishing an SBR would have these benefits, I also think it would send a certain message loud and clear: We embrace change in the United States.
We can tell the world that we’re aware of Bitcoin’s numerous positive attributes and that we want to use them to our advantage.
In doing so, we can shift the narrative around Bitcoin from something to be feared and controlled to something that should be embraced and utilized, and we can stand behind a tool that can be used to increase the financial buoyancy of both people and institutions around the globe instead of standing in its way.
We can send a message to the world by doing so.
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