Assassination Attempt Boosts Trump's Popularity, Bitcoin Returns to $61K

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Assassination Attempt Boosts Trump

Over the weekend, the shocking attempted assassination of Trump has sparked condemnation from all sectors. Despite the incident, Trump, after confirming that his injuries were not serious, proceeded with his original plan to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he is expected to be nominated as the Republican presidential candidate. The market has significantly increased the likelihood of Trump's victory, and his crypto-friendly stance has also inspired the price trend, with Bitcoin surpassing $61,000 and Ethereum stabilizing at $3,200. The top ten cryptocurrencies by market value mostly showed an upward trend over the weekend.

Video of the Trump shooter revealed! Sniper on the roof shot dead, Bitcoin surged above 60K

Biden Condemns: Politics Must Never Become a Killing Field

According to a report by CNBC, U.S. President Biden delivered a speech at the White House condemning all political violence and calling for unity nationwide.

In the U.S. democratic system, differences are inevitable and are part of human nature. However, politics must never become a real battlefield or a killing field forbidden by God.

Trump to Be Nominated as Republican Presidential Candidate

Reportedly, Trump has just arrived in Milwaukee to attend the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to be nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.

Due to a recent assassination attempt, Trump initially considered postponing his trip but ultimately decided to proceed as planned. Trump stated on the social media platform Truth Social:

I cannot allow "gunmen" or potential assassins to change my schedule.

Trump's Chances of Winning Surge

Despite dissatisfaction with the performance of both Trump and Biden after their debate, the likelihood of Trump winning has significantly increased in the market following the shooting incident, with his odds on Polymarket now at 70%.

David Roche, CEO of Quantum Strategies, stated in a report on Sunday that Trump is likely to win the presidency, and the possibility of the Republicans sweeping both the House and Senate has increased. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Pershing Square Capital founder Bill Ackman have voiced their support for Trump.

Cryptocurrencies Rise, BTC at 61K, ETH at 3,200

Trump's crypto-friendly stance has also boosted the trend of coin prices, with Bitcoin surpassing 61K and Ethereum stabilizing at 3,200 dollars. Over the weekend, the top ten cryptocurrencies by market value all showed an upward trend.