Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his team have been moving favorably toward cryptocurrencies as part of their election campaign. In another move, Donald Trump Jr. made some waves in the cryptocurrency market, teasing investors with a mysterious announcement.
On August 7, Trump’s eldest son, also known as Don Jr., went to X for a “HUGE” announcement, driving speculation. According to Donald Trump Jr., they are “about to shake up the crypto world with something HUGE.” The post calls decentralized finance (DeFi) the future and urges people to “not get left behind.”
We’re about to shake up the crypto worldwith something HUGE.Decentralized finance is the future—don’t get left behind. #Crypto #DeFi #BeDeFiant
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 7, 2024As the post got traction among crypto investors, comments showed a mix of feelings related to the announcement. Some are skeptical and fear seeing a new meme coin or “rug pull,” claiming previous launches did a “disservice.” Meanwhile, others show enthusiasm and believe this action could drive renewed interest from a broader population, attracting capital to crypto.
Bitcoin (BTC) daily price chart. Source: TradingView / Finbold
Conversely, Kamala Harris has named her vice-president candidate, Tim Walz. As reported by Finbold, Walz has a more strict stance on crypto, signaling an opposing approach to Donald Trump’s team.
In the meantime, cryptocurrency investors can celebrate the positive attention DeFi will receive, although remaining cautious of potential newly launched projects.
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