If You Invested $1,000 In Bitcoin When Donald Trump Said He Wasn’t A Fan, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Former President Donald Trump humorously suggested at a fundraising event in September that cryptocurrency could be used to pay off the U.S. national debt, while expressing optimism about its future. Trump, who has never shied away from sharing his opinions, previously criticized Bitcoin on Twitter several years ago.

What Happened: The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been highly volatile over the last several years. The leading cryptocurrency hit all-time highs in November 2021 before crashing down and falling 65% in 2022 after the bankruptcies of several crypto-related companies like FTX.

New all-time highs were hit in March 2024 on the heels of new optimism for the cryptocurrency sector and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs at the start of the year.

Back in 2019, Trump shared his opinion about the leading cryptocurrency.

“I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are …

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