Will Politics Be the Next Frontier for Crypto?

The head of CryptoQuant, a market intelligence firm, sees a major future role for crypto assets in politics.

Ki Young Ju recently shared his perspective with his followers on X, predicting that the political landscape will eventually integrate tokenized assets due to its inherently narrative-driven nature. He pointed to the emergence of Trump’s Official Trump (TRUMP) token as an early example of this trend.

According to Ki, digital assets thrive on compelling stories that attract capital and talent, creating decentralized internet-based communities. Politics, he argues, naturally fits this model since it is widely relatable, often provocative, and deeply polarizing.

He suggests that political parties could issue their own tokens, allowing supporters to invest in a way that strengthens their sense of belonging while also serving as a real-time measure of public sentiment.

Ki envisions a future where major political organizations launch their own tokens, with potential for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking these assets. In his view, the Trump Coin is just the start of a much larger movement.

Ki also commented on the current state of the altcoin market, noting that only certain categories are performing well amid overall uncertainty. He highlighted that while infrastructure-related tokens like Ethereum have struggled, those linked to institutional interest, stablecoins, and meme coins have managed to remain resilient.