No, Donald Trump Won’t ‘Make Bitcoin Great Again’: Experts Weigh In

Former President Donald Trump’s recent statement about wanting all Bitcoin to be made in the US has sparked a debate within the crypto community.

While some Bitcoin enthusiasts initially welcomed the idea, many experts argue that Trump’s stance misunderstands Bitcoin’s fundamental principles.

Trump’s Bitcoin Vision Sparks Debate

Crypto journalist Laura Shin raised a critical question. She asked why Bitcoiners celebrated Trump’s statement about making all Bitcoins in the US.

She emphasized that this could create jurisdictional risk, making Bitcoin less decentralized and more vulnerable to attacks. Margot Paez, a Bitcoin advocate and sustainability consultant, echoed this sentiment.

“We do not want hashrate centralization in the US. This should be obvious. Please get it together,” she said.

Read more: How Much Electricity Does Bitcoin Mining Use?

Congressman Sean Casten also expressed his disagreement with Trump’s statement. In a series of tweets, Casten highlighted Bitcoin’s practical limitations. He emphasizes the energy-intensive nature of Bitcoin mining and its limited utility in modern banking.

However, Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, disagreed with Casten’s “correction” to Trump’s view. While Carter acknowledged that Bitcoin does not need to be mined in the US, he believed that Casten’s criticisms of Trump’s statement were exaggerated and warranted a response.

Several prominent figures in the crypto industry shared their perspectives on Trump’s statement. Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, argued that Trump’s statement could be seen as a geopolitical signal. This could potentially encourage other nations to consider Bitcoin mining seriously.

“There’s a view that competition will accelerate, ultimately accelerating and entrenching global adoption. If your geopolitical adversaries (or allies, for that matter) think it’s important, you must also play the game or risk falling behind,” he said.

Matthew Pines, National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, further emphasized the potential geopolitical implications of Trump’s stance. Pines suggested that depending on the scale and execution of Trump’s Bitcoin-related policies, the global reaction could range from indifference to significant geopolitical shifts.

“I’m not sure how a Bitcoin-For-America/America-For-Bitcoin policy stance will interact with the potential political and geopolitically induced instability in the US [Treasury] market, but it could get very interesting and very messy, very quickly,” he wrote.

Amid this heated debate, prominent crypto investor Mike Alfred expressed a mix of support and skepticism. He initially supported Trump’s statement but later acknowledged the broader implications.

“Yes, we know. But it’s the spirit of it that matters more than the esoteric details,” Alfred added.

Pro-Crypto Moves: Election Strategy or Genuine Shift?

Trump’s announcement followed a series of increasingly pro-crypto statements, including pledges to defend the right of self-custody and accept crypto campaign donations. Despite these endorsements, Trump has historically had an inconsistent stance on Bitcoin. For instance, in July 2019, Trump publicly declared that he is “not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies,” which he thinks “are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air.”

Moreover, Trump’s low standing among global leaders further complicates the potential impact of his pro-Bitcoin stance. It remains unclear whether Trump’s statements will lead to tangible policy changes or merely serve as political rhetoric aimed at his base.

However, it is important to note that Trump’s support for the crypto industry arrives strategically as President Joe Biden’s administration adopts a stricter approach, including to the Bitcoin mining industry. A significant instance is the shutdown of the Chinese crypto mining firm MineOne Partners. BeInCrypto reported that Biden’s administration mandated MineOne to vacate and sell its property near a Wyoming Air Force base, which hosts intercontinental ballistic missiles, labeling the company a national security threat.

Read more: Crypto Regulation: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

Chances of US Presidential Candidates to Win 2024’s Election.
Chances of US Presidential Candidates to Win 2024’s Election. Source: Polymarket

Data on crypto-based prediction markets Polymarket shows that Trump has a 56% chance of winning the November presidential election. Meanwhile, Biden only has a 35% chance.

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