{"id":20383,"date":"2024-10-25T07:31:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=20383"},"modified":"2026-02-09T07:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:57:53","slug":"cryptocurrency-trends-shift-ahead-of-u-s-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/cryptocurrency-trends-shift-ahead-of-u-s-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency Trends Shift Ahead of U.S. Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the U.S. prepares to elect its next president in just <strong>two weeks<\/strong>, trends in the <strong>crypto markets<\/strong> appear to be leaning in favor of <strong>Trump<\/strong>. This shift, particularly visible in crypto-based <strong>prediction markets<\/strong> like <strong>Polymarket<\/strong>, has drawn attention due to the substantial investment from a prominent <strong>French investor<\/strong>. Known for his <strong>crypto-friendly<\/strong> stance and his promise to replace the current SEC chairman, Trump has garnered notable support within the crypto industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polymarket and the Role of the Investor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-390x220.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-Bitcoin-miner-received-a-block-reward-on-his-own-180000-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the lead-up to the election, there has been a marked shift in favor of Trump on <strong>Polymarket<\/strong>. The platform has observed that this trend was significantly influenced by a large <strong>investment<\/strong> from a <strong>French investor<\/strong>. According to a statement from Polymarket, the investor\u2019s actions are based solely on his personal views and are not an attempt to <strong>manipulate<\/strong> the market. \u201cAfter investigating, we have concluded that this user did not attempt to manipulate the market,\u201d Polymarket officials stated, emphasizing that the investor acted freely within <strong>market conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anticipated Changes in the Crypto Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HBO-Claims-to-Have-Found-Bitcoins-Creator-in-New-Documentary-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20182\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HBO-Claims-to-Have-Found-Bitcoins-Creator-in-New-Documentary-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HBO-Claims-to-Have-Found-Bitcoins-Creator-in-New-Documentary-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/HBO-Claims-to-Have-Found-Bitcoins-Creator-in-New-Documentary-3-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s reputation as a <strong>crypto-friendly candidate<\/strong> has earned him support in the crypto sector. <strong>Brad Garlinghouse<\/strong>, CEO of <strong>Ripple ($0.528099)<\/strong>, has publicly backed this view. During DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C., Garlinghouse remarked that the U.S. is on the brink of a <strong>crypto transformation<\/strong> and that the <strong>election<\/strong> will be pivotal in shaping this evolution. He noted that a victory for either <strong>Trump<\/strong> or <strong>Democratic candidate Kamala Harris<\/strong> would signify a \u201cbreak from the <strong>Biden administration<\/strong>\u2019s failed crypto policies.\u201d Commenting further, Garlinghouse stated, \u201cKamala Harris is from Silicon Valley and generally has a <strong>pro-tech<\/strong> stance. Regardless, a reset is likely after the election.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While recent <strong>polls<\/strong> place <strong>Harris ahead of Trump<\/strong> by a narrow <strong>1.8% margin<\/strong>, crypto-centered forecasting platforms like <strong>Polymarket<\/strong> show a contrasting <strong>trend<\/strong> in <strong>Trump\u2019s favor<\/strong>. Industry supporters anticipate that <strong>crypto regulations<\/strong> under a Trump administration could have positive effects on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Changes in Crypto Following the Election<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1-768x404.webp 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/donald-trump-bitcoin-1140x599-1.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. election is expected to catalyze significant shifts in the <strong>crypto markets<\/strong>. As Garlinghouse suggested, a restructuring of <strong>crypto policies<\/strong> appears likely, no matter the outcome. Industry investors and leaders hope that future <strong>regulatory frameworks<\/strong> will be more supportive of crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this pivotal election, many believe a <strong>new era<\/strong> may soon begin in the <strong>crypto world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also like this content<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the U.S. prepares to elect its next president in just two weeks, trends in the crypto markets appear to be leaning in favor of Trump. This shift, particularly visible in crypto-based prediction markets like Polymarket, has drawn attention due to the substantial investment from a prominent French investor. 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