A political action committee supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has successfully raised approximately $7.5 million in crypto donations. This was within a short period spanning from July to September 2024. This substantial sum was contributed in the forms of major crypto such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC.
$7.5M in BTC, ETH, and XRP Fuels Donald Trump’s 2024 US Election Campaign
According to reports, the Trump 47 joint fundraising committee has reported a significant influx of funds in the form of digital currencies. These contributions were recorded between the first of July and the end of September 2024, as noted in a recent Federal Election Commission filing.
The committee reported that the substantial donations came in the form of Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP, along with the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins Tether and USDC. The influx of funds has positioned Donald Trump as a prominent pro-crypto candidate.
More so, this strategic shift marks a complete turnaround from his previous skepticism of digital currencies during his presidency. As the 2024 election nears, these contributions are crucial for boosting Trump’s campaign efforts.
Additionally, the FEC filing indicated that these donations were accumulated from a diverse group of contributors spanning more than 15 states. These included several key battlegrounds and the American territory of Puerto Rico.
Moreover, among the donors, prominent business entities such as Coinbase, Ripple, and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz were noted for their contributions, underlining the crypto community’s substantial support for Trump.
Trump’s Strategic Embrace of Crypto Contributions
Donald Trump has made history by being the first major presidential candidate to accept donations in digital tokens. This move aligns him with a growing segment of the electorate who are enthusiasts of digital currencies but also reflects a broader acceptance of these technologies in political campaign financing.
The transition from crypto skeptic to advocate was significantly influenced by figures within the crypto space. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., and other industry leaders like Elon Musk have been pivotal in shifting Trump’s stance towards cryptocurrencies. Their advocacy culminated in Trump’s participation at a major Bitcoin conference, signaling his full-fledged endorsement of the crypto industry.
Similarly, Donald Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris, has also embraced crypto donations, receiving a significant contribution from Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen. Larsen donated $1M in XRP to Harris’ campaign, signifying the increased use of crypto in political fundraising. This donation was made to the Future Forward USA PAC, supporting Harris in the 2024 US Election.
In addition, the 2024 US Election is witnessing unprecedented financial input from the crypto sector, with nearly half of all corporate contributions from this industry. The report by Public Citizen highlighted that the crypto industry’s contributions have escalated by approximately thirteen times compared to the last presidential election cycle.
The Republican candidate’s increased crypto support has led to the launch of World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token public sale. Backed by Donald Trump and his family, this initiative sold over 220 million WLFI tokens within the first twenty minutes, aiming for a $300 million fundraising goal to achieve a valuation of $1.5 billion.
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