Trump’s swipe at El Salvador’s Bukele riles Bitcoin backers – What now?

  • Trump’s criticism of Bukele and El Salvador sparks controversy among Bitcoin advocates.
  • Trump remains the frontrunner in Polymarket predictions despite recent controversies.

As a long-term crypto investor with a keen interest in politics and geopolitical developments, I find myself closely monitoring the ongoing controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump’s criticism of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and his adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender.


Recent advancements indicate a resurgence of support for Donald Trump in the approaching US election. Nevertheless, a recent comment may dampen his prospects among voters hailing from El Salvador.

Trump’s controversial comment

On July 18th, during his speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump took aim at El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, over his support for Bitcoin [BTC]. He alleged that the country was secretly transferring criminals to the United States.

“El Salvador crime rate is down 70% because they’re dumping all their criminals here.”  

Trump raises concerns about President Bukele’s approaches towards dealing with criminals, expressing doubts over the success of their rehabilitation programs.

Another possibility is that he proposes the plausible explanation for El Salvador’s supposed drop in murder rate might be due to criminals being transferred to the United States instead, as opposed to any authentic progress inside the country itself.

As a researcher examining the dynamics of Bitcoin (BTC) communities and political analysis, I’ve come across a comment that has sparked intense debate among BTC enthusiasts and political observers. The implications of this statement could potentially influence Trump’s following.

Trump receives widespread criticism

Criticising Trump’s take on Bukele, Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures said, 

As a researcher examining the situation, I can confidently say that President Trump’s assessment on this matter is not accurate. Concerning El Salvador’s President Bukele and his actions to address the MS-13 gang inflow into the United States, I believe it effectively slowed down the process.

As a researcher studying criminal organizations, I would describe MS-13, also referred to as Mara Salvatrucha, as a notoriously violent gang with origins in Central America. Their criminal activities primarily revolve around drug trafficking and various other illegal acts.

Sharing a similar line of thought an X user- The Bitcoin Therapist added,

Trump’s swipe at El Salvador’s Bukele riles Bitcoin backers – What now?

Market trends unaffected

Despite the ongoing debate, the most recent Polymarket prediction statistics for the 2024 Presidential Election have not indicated any substantial shift. Currently, Trump maintains a commanding lead with approximately 65% of the projected votes.

Over the last 24 hours, the memcoin Doland Tremp (TREMP), which is themed around Donald Trump, experienced a 4.8% growth in value as reported by CoinGecko.

The RSI being at 45 means that more sellers than buyers are presently active in the market. To reverse this trend and give an edge to the bulls, the token must rise above its resistance point at $0.60.

Trump’s swipe at El Salvador’s Bukele riles Bitcoin backers – What now?

As a neutral analyst, I find it captivating that Mark Keiser, serving as El Salvador’s Bitcoin advisor, intends to engage President Trump face-to-face during the upcoming Bitcoin Conference. The anticipated exchange between these influential figures could potentially yield significant insights into their respective stances on digital currencies and geopolitical matters.

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2024-07-22 20:07