With the presidential election just a week away, the cryptocurrency world is abuzz with political intrigue. MicroStrategy CEO, Michael Saylor, a known Bitcoin evangelist, has thrown fuel on the fire with a provocative Twitter poll.
Saylor, known for his strong opinions and bold predictions, posed a question that has divided the crypto community: “Which candidate is better for #Bitcoin?” The options? Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The poll, which has garnered over 61,000 votes as of this writing, shows Trump with a commanding lead, currently holding 91% of the votes.
This poll isn’t just a casual inquiry. It reflects Saylor’s view that the Republican Party, and particularly Trump, has been more welcoming to cryptocurrencies. He has previously stated that Republicans, especially Trump, have adopted a progressive stance toward crypto, while Democrats are “drifting to the middle.”
Saylor has praised Trump’s “never sell your Bitcoin” stand and the Republican nominee’s proposal for a national Bitcoin stockpile. He sees the inclusion of Bitcoin in the political discourse as a significant development, one that was unthinkable just four years ago.
Interestingly, prediction markets are also leaning in favor of Trump. Cryptocurrency-focused Polymarket predicts a 65% chance of the former president’s victory, while Kalshi puts his odds at 62%. National polls, however, paint a much tighter race, with the New York Times and CNN polls showing both Harris and Trump tied at 48% and 47%, respectively.
Saylor’s poll, along with the growing presence of Bitcoin in political discourse, is a testament to the evolving landscape of crypto. As the election nears, the question of which candidate will be more favorable to Bitcoin remains unanswered, but Saylor’s poll has certainly sparked a lively debate.
