Donald Trump Calls Himself Crypto President As 2024 Election Looms

Former United States President, Donald Trump, is making waves in the cryptocurrency world once again, this time by dubbing himself the Crypto President at a high-profile fundraiser in San Francisco. The event, hosted by tech heavyweights David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya, saw Trump rally support and raise an impressive $12 million.

Trump Lambastes Democrats

Unsurprisingly, Trump took aim at the Democratic Party and their regulatory efforts in the crypto sphere while expressing his unwavering support for the industry. However, Trump remained tight-lipped about his own proposed crypto policies, leaving attendees curious about his plans.

Even in the liberal bastion of San Francisco, Trump found allies among prominent venture capitalists and crypto investors who share his concerns about overregulation. Trevor Traina, a San Francisco-based tech executive and former Trump ambassador to Austria, echoed what Trump had been saying about the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) overstepping its authority and influence, especially in the crypto sector. 

More Than Meets The Eye

Despite his support, the relationship between Trump and crypto has been nothing if not tumultuous. He branded crypto a disaster waiting to happen back in 2021 whereas now in 2024, he is a vocal advocate. At one point, he even boasted a crypto portfolio valued at over $33 million.

Still, not everyone is convinced and many believe Trump is simply using his support of crypto as a strategy to get more votes. After all, most crypto supporters are either millennials or Gen Z and these are the people whose votes matter the most in terms of overall numbers. There is also the notion that if Trump is re-elected, he will cease all support for crypto entirely.