Bitcoin Surges to $60K Following Trump’s Assassination Attempt

As a researcher with a background in financial markets and political analysis, I find the recent events surrounding former President Donald Trump’s shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania and its impact on the cryptocurrency market intriguing.


As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency market, I’ve observed an intriguing correlation between significant political events and Bitcoin‘s price movements. In late 2020, an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump unfolded. Following this event, Bitcoin’s price surged to an all-time high of $60,000. This price increase can be attributed, in part, to heightened speculation and excitement surrounding Trump’s increased odds of winning the upcoming presidential election. The cryptocurrency market tends to react strongly to political developments, making it an intriguing subject for further exploration.

At a political event in Pennsylvania on Saturday, it was alleged that Trump, known for his support of cryptocurrencies, suffered an injury to his right ear.

Supporters were reassured by his campaign that the ex-president was in good health and intended to participate in the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday.

The occurrence spurred significant movements in the cryptocurrency sector. Based on CoinMarketCap’s figures, Bitcoin surged by up to 2.6%, reaching $60,216. Similarly, Ethereum and Solana experienced growth of 1.7% and 4.49% respectively. Trump’s memcoin, MAGA (TRUMP), underwent a substantial increase exceeding 47% within just a few hours following the incident.

Additionally, the likelihood of the ex-president regaining the White House rose after those incidents. President Joe Biden has denounced the unrest and voiced his concern for Donald Trump’s wellbeing.

I’ve been informed about the shooting incident at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m relieved to hear that he is reportedly unhurt and in good condition. My thoughts are with him, his loved ones, and all those present at the event as we anticipate more details to emerge.

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2024

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2024-07-14 13:24