Key Takeaways
- Trump celebrated Bitcoin's 16th anniversary on social media.
- He promised to make Bitcoin a domestic priority if elected.
- Trump signaled support for Ross Ulbricht with #FreeRossDayOne.
Former President Donald Trump took to X to commemorate the 16th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper, which introduced the world to the concept of decentralized digital currency in 2008.
Trump expressed solidarity with the Bitcoin community, referencing what he called “Kamala’s war on crypto” and pledging to bring Bitcoin mining and development to the U.S:
I would like to wish our great Bitcoiners a Happy 16th Anniversary of Satoshi’s White Paper. We will end Kamala’s war on crypto, & Bitcoin will be MADE IN THE USA! VOTE TRUMP! #Bitcoin #FreeRossDayOne
Bitcoin support
This post has stirred discussion among his supporters and the Bitcoin community, with many interpreting Trump’s remarks as a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for Bitcoin in the United States.
Free Ross
In a further nod to the cryptocurrency community, Trump included the hashtag #FreeRossDayOne, a reference to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace, who is currently serving a double life sentence.
This tweet aligns Trump with a segment of Bitcoin enthusiasts advocating for Ulbricht’s release, making his appeal to this voter base even more explicit.
