13.20 BTC Payment Required to Meet Donald Trump at Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference
Former US President Donald Trump has set a high price tag for his crypto community supporters—$844,600 for a seat at a private roundtable during the upcoming Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville.
Bloomberg reports that this fee, equivalent to 13.20 Bitcoin (BTC), is part of a fundraising effort scheduled for July 27.
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The event also offers high-profile donors the chance to photograph with Trump. It is priced at $60,000 per person or $100,000 per couple.
This fundraiser coincides with the Bitcoin Conference 2024, a premier event organized by BTC Media LLC that attracts global Bitcoin enthusiasts and industry leaders. This gathering, held from July 25 to 27 in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the largest of its kind. The event will host between 100 and 150 donors, offering them an evening of mingling with influential guests, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a front-row seat to Trump’s speech on Bitcoin.
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Trump Fundraising Invitation. Source: Bloomberg Trump will deliver speeches alongside other notable US politicians, such as presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Additionally, other guests include Trump’s vice presidential select—Ohio Senator J.D. Vance—Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, and former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump’s participation in this crypto-centric event highlights his renewed stance on digital currencies. In this election cycle, he has consistently expressed his comfort with the crypto industry. Trump has shown his support in various efforts, from accepting donations in cryptocurrencies to envisioning all Bitcoin being mined in the US.
“If we don’t do it [Bitcoin mining], China is going to pick it up, and China’s going to have it—or somebody else. […] So you have to look at it—what I want, again, is what is good for the country. So we have a good foundation. […] But I don’t want to be responsible for allowing another country to take over this sphere,” Trump said.
Many believe this transformation also influenced Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his vice presidential candidate. A well-known Bitcoin advocate, Vance has supported digital assets through legislative efforts, including repealing Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which restricts financial institutions from holding digital assets. Furthermore, according to the latest disclosure, he has a personal investment in Bitcoin, which was between $100,001 and $250,000.
Trump’s efforts appear to bear fruit. This is evident in his campaign, which has seen increasing support from the crypto industry. BeInCrypto reported significant contributions, including $2 million in Bitcoin from the Winklevoss twins, founders of the Gemini crypto exchange. Recent reports also indicate that Trump’s campaign has amassed $3 million in crypto donations.
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Despite these endorsements, Trump’s support for the crypto industry has met with skepticism. Critics argue that political motivations might drive his recent crypto-friendly stance instead of genuinely endorsing the technology.
