As the US presidential election nears, crypto traders and analysts speculate a Donald Trump victory could significantly boost Bitcoin, per the Financial Times.
Despite post-Halving rally hopes, Bitcoin faces challenges since April—US and German asset sales and a $9 billion Mt Gox overhang. Market talk centers on a potential “Trump trade” lifting Bitcoin later in 2024.
Post-Halving in April, Bitcoin fell 20% in a month amid factors like $15 billion in governmental sales and hedge funds dampening volatility. Traders seek a catalyst for Bitcoin’s next move up.
Trump’s viewed as crypto-friendly, with optimism growing about his victory benefiting the industry and regulations. Analysts suggest Trump’s energy policies could aid crypto mining. Concerns linger over Biden’s past crypto tax proposals.
Potential Trump policies—higher US deficit, tariffs, and tax cuts—could raise inflation and Treasury yields, influencing Bitcoin as a hedge, notes Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick.
Impact of a “Trump trade” on Bitcoin hinges on Trump’s election rival. RealClearPolitics Betting puts Trump at 55%, Biden at 16.5%. Biden staying could boost Bitcoin bulls; a new contender may stymie gains. Narratives and perceptions drive market sentiment, potentially bolstering Bitcoin on belief in a Trump win.
Economist Peter Schiff has revived his long-running feud with Bitcoin, warning that shareholders in Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, could come to rue the day they followed its “all-in” crypto play.
Bitcoin’s next big move will depend more on money creation than on missiles or media noise, according to macro strategist Raoul Pal.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, has received SEC approval for a $2.3 billion capital raise aimed at building a corporate Bitcoin treasury.
Bitcoin’s ascent from fringe experiment to mainstream portfolio staple is accelerating, according to Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz.