Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Down Since The Start Of 2025: Would A President Harris Have Been Better For Crypto?

Cryptocurrency traders on social media are debating whether a hypothetical Harris presidency may have been a better long-term outcome for the sector, given the poor performance of cryptocurrencies since President Trump took office.

What Happened: Pseudonymous trader Pickle outlined a “what-if” scenario in a post on X on Thursday, comparing how cryptocurrencies would have performed if Kamala Harris had won the presidency.

He posits that regulatory pressures would have remained high, likely driving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) down to the high $50,000s from $70,000 before a gradual recovery.

With softer monetary policy, markets …

Full story available on Benzinga.com