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Crypto stocks slide as Harris gains ground after presidential debate
U.S. crypto shares fell after Kamala Harris gained an edge in the presidential debate, weakening Trump’s pro-crypto stance.
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U.S. crypto shares fell after Kamala Harris gained an edge in the presidential debate, weakening Trump’s pro-crypto stance.
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OUR TAKE The U.S. crypto market dipped after Kamala Harris gained ground in the presidential race, leaving the future of crypto regulation uncertain. Experts predict a more cautious approach under Harris, contrasting Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Investors are closely watching the election, as it could dramatically impact the digital asset landscape. –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter U.S. cryptocurrency shares dropped on Wednesday following the presidential debate where Democratic candidate Kamala Harris put crypto-supporter Donald Trump on the defensive. Trump, who had previously courted the crypto industry with promises of friendlier regulation, saw his betting odds slip from 52% to 48%. Harris, however, has yet to clarify her stance on crypto.
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Analysis
The market shift, alongside an endorsement for Harris from pop star Taylor Swift , led to a less optimistic outlook for bitcoin, which fell 2%, while ether dropped 2.6%. Crypto-related stocks, including Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital, declined between 3.6% and 5.3%. Analysts noted the debate did not directly address cryptocurrency, but market sentiment is leaning towards Harris, creating uncertainty around the future of crypto regulation. Trump had previously promised that, if elected, the U.S. government would hold bitcoin as a store of value. Also read: Robinhood reaches $3.9M settlement over blocked crypto withdrawals Also read: The importance of interoperability in cryptocurrency
Key Points
- U.S. crypto shares fell after Kamala Harris gained an edge in the presidential debate, weakening Trump’s pro-crypto stance.
- Bitcoin and ether dropped 2% and 2.6%, with crypto-related stocks like Riot Platforms and Coinbase seeing declines amid rising uncertainty.
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