President-elect Donald Trump was once skeptical of digital assets, saying Bitcoin “seems like a scam” and that crypto’s value was “based on thin air.”
Times have changed. During his latest presidential campaign, Trump pivoted to crypto cheerleader: a July speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference capped his complete about-face. Since his reelection, cryptocurrency prices have surged — especially Bitcoin’s, which hit a record high above $108,000 in December — amid expectations that his incoming administration will pursue a pro-crypto agenda.
What has Trump said about crypto?
Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27.
