‘China’s going to have it’ – Donald Trump crypto stance, finally explained

  • Trump has set his sights on China as the global crypto competition intensifies.
  • China may reenter the crypto space due to its advantages in hardware and electricity.

As a seasoned financial analyst with a background in geopolitics, I’ve witnessed the rapid evolution of the crypto landscape and how it has become a focal point in the 2024 presidential election discourse. Former President Donald Trump, known for his bold moves and controversial statements, is now setting his sights on China as the global crypto competition intensifies.


Previously, former President Donald Trump, known for embracing contentious situations, criticized El Salvador. More recently, however, his attention has turned towards China.

Trump’s election approach

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it’s clear that crypto has become a hot topic.

Trump is actively engaging with the crypto movement, striving to be known as the “president of cryptocurrencies,” and making digital assets a significant topic in global political debates.

Remarking on the same, Trump, in a recent interview with Bloomberg said, 

If we fail to act, there’s a strong likelihood that China will acquire it instead.

He shared more insights, revealing that interacting with the “Mugshot” NFT Collection marked a new discovery for him regarding cryptocurrencies. A substantial part of the earnings from this collection were received in digital currency forms.

He strongly underscored the significance of America’s dominance in the cryptocurrency sector and issued a caution against nations such as China potentially seizing control.

Could China be the leader in the crypto space?

More recently, Senator Cynthia Lummis released a statement opposing the Biden administration’s proposed 30% tax on the energy consumption of Bitcoin [BTC] mining operations.

China, just like her, expressed consideration for the possibility of re-engaging in cryptocurrency trading and Bitcoin mining markets, having previously prohibited such activities in 2021.

“Should America not establish a favorable and consistent setting for Bitcoin mining, we risk falling behind in an arena where we previously held significant potential to take the lead.”

Why only China?

As a crypto investor, I believe China holds significant potential to surpass the US due to its unique advantages in terms of cost structures. Specifically, China benefits from having access to affordable hardware and low-electricity costs in certain areas. This competitive edge enables Chinese businesses, including those in the crypto sector, to operate more efficiently and at a lower cost basis compared to their US counterparts.

As a market analyst, I can assert that should the Chinese government choose to implement incentives or relax existing regulations, China would have the potential to regain a substantial role within the international cryptocurrency sector.

Does the sovereignty of a singular nation extend over decentralized assets such as Bitcoin and Ether? This is an important issue to consider.

Daniel Lacalle, chief economist of Tressis put it well when he exclaimed, 

“In the crypto market, there isn’t a notion of ‘nationalist cryptocurrencies.’ What makes crypto unique is its fully diversified and decentralized nature. The idea of governments regulating or controlling crypto seems illogical to those versed in the principles of autonomous currencies.”

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2024-07-25 07:03