Donald Trump Releases Limited Edition $2,500 Bitcoin Sneakers
Date: 2024-08-02 Author: Henry Casey Categories: BUSINESS
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has unveiled a limited edition sneaker series dedicated to Bitcoin. He announced this via the Truth Social social network. The new collection, called "Bitcoin sneakers," became available immediately after Trump's speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, where he promised to fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler and turn the United States into the crypto capital of the world.
Design and Cost
The new collection includes two types of sneakers: gold and black. Each model is limited to 1,000 pairs. The sneakers feature the Bitcoin logo and the inscription "Trump is the crypto president." This is the slogan Trump often used to describe his support for the cryptocurrency industry.
Pre-order prices for the sneakers ranged from $299 to $499. The most expensive series sold out in just three hours after sales began. Additionally, Trump signed five pairs of each model, and buyers can randomly receive autographed sneakers.
Trump's "Bitcoin sneakers" have already appeared on the eBay marketplace, where their prices range from $700 to $2,500. Many of these offers sold out quickly, but the most expensive items are still available for order.
Financial Indicators and Donations
Trump's interest in cryptocurrencies is also confirmed by the financial indicators of his election campaign. According to the Wall Street Journal, in the second quarter of 2024, Trump's office collected $331 million in donations, $3 million of which came in crypto assets.
The release of a limited edition "bitcoin sneakers" from Donald Trump has attracted significant attention from both the crypto community and the general public. The high demand for these unique shoes, as well as their immediate resale on eBay, indicate a continued rise in interest in cryptocurrencies and symbols associated with them. Trump’s policies in favor of digital assets will likely play a major role in his election campaign, bolstering his image as the “crypto president.”
