Anthony Scaramucci changes his tune: Is Trump now crypto’s best bet?

  • Trump leads 2024 polls; crypto community favors his pro-crypto stance.
  • Scaramucci shifts views, endorsing Trump’s crypto position amid political shifts.

As a seasoned researcher with a decade-long career studying political dynamics and their impact on various industries, I find myself intrigued by the shifting tides of this year’s election cycle. The recent polls showing Donald Trump leading, despite a narrow margin, are a testament to the evolving landscape of American politics.


As a crypto investor, I’ve been keeping an eye on the latest Polymarket prediction poll for the 2024 Presidential Election. Interestingly, it seems that former President Donald Trump has regained the front-runner position, commanding a strong 50% support compared to Vice President Kamala Harris, who currently trails with 49%.

Anthony Scaramucci changes his tune: Is Trump now crypto’s best bet?

Despite the narrow margin, the crypto community’s preference appears to lean towards Trump.

Importance of crypto this election cycle

This change highlights that due to the firm policy towards cryptocurrencies by the former administration under President Joe Biden, cryptocurrency has taken on a crucial part during the recent election period.

Reflecting on our recent conversation at the SALT Conference in Jackson Hole last week, Anthony Scaramucci – founder of Skybridge Capital, managing partner, and chairman of the SALT Conferences – shared his insights about the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election with me, as a fellow crypto investor.

Together with a former journalist and cryptocurrency expert named Frank Chaparro, they emphasized that the ‘cryptocurrency vote’ is becoming more crucial, indicating the rising power of cryptocurrency supporters to impact the election results.

Anthony Scaramucci’s sudden shift

In my past endeavors, I found myself voicing criticism towards Donald Trump and offering support for Kamala Harris, a stance that was evident in my public discourse.

Despite a rise in Trump’s popularity as reflected in the Polymarket polls and increasing voter trust, Scaramucci has changed his viewpoint.

He said, 

“She’s not likely to win, as it seems she lacked a clear purpose or role in the Polymarket.”

Currently, he describes Donald Trump’s standpoint on cryptocurrencies as “progressive, farsighted, and trailblazing,” indicating a significant shift in his perspective on the topic.

He said, 

“Though Trump poses potential risks, it’s worth noting that he might be more beneficial for the cryptocurrency sector overall due to his growing interest in digital currencies.”

Scaramucci against Warren and Gensler

The vocal trump critic, Scaramucci also took a jab at Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and SEC Chair Gary Gensler for their hostility toward the cryptocurrency industry. 

He noted, 

“It appears they strongly oppose cryptocurrencies, possibly due to embarrassment over the FTX case, where they haven’t been held accountable. A tactic to avoid scrutiny might be to present themselves as extremely critical of digital currencies.”

Scaramucci’s position here mirrors the aftermath of the cryptocurrency exchange’s significant decline, which occurred towards the end of 2022.

Crypto should be bipartisan says execs

In light of this divide, he underscored the importance of cryptocurrency being a non-partisan topic, able to persist beyond changes in political landscapes.

Scaramucci reiterated that the advancement of crypto should rise above partisan politics because,

“If crypto is bipartisan it’s solidified.” 

In a somewhat unexpected turn, Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer, during the Crypto4Harris Town Hall, articulated the point most succinctly when he stated:

“It’s risky for us to remain idle, as this could lead to cryptocurrencies moving to countries with minimal or no regulations at all. This might not be a favorable situation.”

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2024-08-28 14:16