Trump: Bitcoin's a scam, US dollar should dominate
Bitcoin's $36,000 level still holds YTD gains of 23%
Trump: Bitcoin ‘seems like a scam’
Former President Trump on Bitcoin and whether he’s investing in today’s markets.
King Dollar should remain King Dollar.
That's the opinion of former President Donald Trump, who told FOX Business on Monday that Bitcoin seems like a "scam" and the euphoria surrounding the world's largest cryptocurrency is watering down the U.S. dollar.
"The currency of this world should be the dollar. And I don't think we should have all of the Bitcoins of the world out there. I think they should regulate them very, very high," Trump told Stuart Varney adding, "It takes the edge off of the dollar and the importance of the dollar."
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITQ | BITWISE CRYPTO INDUSTRY INNOVATORS ETF - USD DIS | 19.70 | -1.06 | -5.11% |
| COIN | COINBASE GLOBAL INC. | 295.23 | -24.78 | -7.74% |
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Bitcoin has fallen from its record high of $64,829 to the $36,000, level but is still up around 23% year-to-date.
By contrast, the Wall Street Journal's dollar index is little changed this year.
Trump, during his tenure in the White House, supported both a weak and strong dollar. When the dollar is weak, it is more attractive and cheaper for foreign countries to buy U.S. goods. During his long battle with China, Trump frequently accused the nation of keeping its currency, the yuan, intentionally low to make exports cheaper.
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain unregulated within the U.S. financial system. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has signaled he supports digital currencies.
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During his confirmation hearing, he hinted at a more friendly SEC crypto view, noting he would "work with his fellow commissioners to both promote innovation but also ensure investor protection."