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VP candidate JD Vance holds $250K–$500K in Bitcoin

Donald Trump’s pick for VP, JD Vance, plays his cards well about crypto. He puts his money where his mouth is. As the US presidential election commences, crypto enthusiasts are looking into a ticket that could shake things up. A recent filing shows JD Vance owns Bitcoin worth…

TTari•Nov 5, 2024
VP candidate JD Vance holds $250K–$500K in Bitcoin

Donald Trump’s pick for VP, JD Vance, plays his cards well about crypto. He puts his money where his mouth is. As the US presidential election commences, crypto enthusiasts are looking into a ticket that could shake things up. 

A recent filing shows JD Vance owns Bitcoin worth $250,000 to $500,000, which proves he’s all into crypto. If this pair wins, it might lead to significant changes for crypto in the US.

How Much Bitcoin Does JD Vance Own?

According to a CBS report, JD Vance owns a Bitcoin investment between $250,000 and $500,000. Vance supports a lot of digital assets. He often provides criticism on the part of the government, which hinders innovation.

He criticized Gary Gensler for being keen on pursuing enforcement against companies that deal with crypto rather than giving guidelines.

Vance also contributed to the development of the SAB 121 bill, which is a cryptocurrency legislation in a positive light. The fact that he is holding Bitcoin shows that he is not all talk and is backing what he supports in practice. This also indicates that he considers such investments as a means to generate profit.

Trump and JD Vance: A Pro-Crypto Duo

Vance isn’t the only one going all in. His running mate, Donald Trump, has shifted to the other side, with Bitcoin and other digital currencies being his favorite. Trump has even made campaign promises to the crypto community, such as firing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whom most crypto community members regard as an obstacle to their growth.

Recently, Trump urged crypto voters to support him, calling for an end to what he describes as “Kamala Harris’s war on crypto.” He also promised to consider commuting the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road marketplace, which utilized Bitcoin. This promise and Vance’s Bitcoin investment signal a robust pro-crypto agenda from the Trump-Vance team.

How the US Government Handles Bitcoin

While some US politicians, like Vance, are getting into Bitcoin, the government holds its stash of BTC—208,109 Bitcoin, to be precise—totaling around $14.59 billion. Many of these holdings are from criminal-seized properties linked to the Silk Road market.

US Bitcoin holdings

Source: Dune

With JD Vance’s significant Bitcoin holdings and Trump’s support, a potential Trump-Vance administration could push the US toward more crypto-centric policies. If elected, their leadership could create conditions supporting digital asset development and innovative solutions.

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