- Polls showed Trump and Harris in a tight race, each at around 50%.
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain are becoming key issues for voters in the 2024 elections.
Just one month before the American presidential election, scheduled for November 5, the two candidates are intensifying their campaign.
In this high-stakes race, various prediction polls are analyzed to assess potential outcomes.
Who leads: Harris or Trump?
According to recent data from Polymarket, Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a close battle, each with support almost equal to 50%.
Source: Polymarché
However, upon closer examination, it was found that Trump is at 49.5%, while Harris is slightly ahead at 49.9%, indicating a hotly contested election as the candidates prepare for the home stretch .
Source: Polymarché
Initially, Trump was ahead in the polls, but after the first presidential debate, where Harris edged him out, the dynamic shifted in his favor.
Mark Cuban defends Harris
Even Mark Cuban, the famous Shark Tank investor, in his recent interview with Farokh Radio, showed his support for Kamala Harris and said:
“I’m not a Democrat, I’m an independent. I’m just working with the Harris campaign, that’s all. I just think she’s a better candidate.
He further added,
“I just think he (Trump) is not a great president”
This coincided with her recent speech to donors at a fundraising event in New York on September 22, during which Harris reiterated her commitment to driving advancements in AI and digital assets if elected president .
Well, this isn’t the first time Cuban has shown support for Harris.
In a recent interview with Politico, Cuban expressed his belief that Harris could take a more business-friendly approach to critical issues such as cryptocurrency and AI, signaling a transformative direction in her leadership style.
Additionally, in late September, analyst Mathew Sigel also suggested that a Kamala Harris administration could potentially provide more upside to Bitcoin than a Trump presidency.
Impact on the memecoin market
At the same time, the memecoin market saw a positive surge, with Harris-inspired memecoin Kamala Horris (KAMA) seeing a remarkable 20.5% growth in the past 24 hours.
Likewise, Doland Tremp (TREMP) also saw a notable increase, increasing by 28.2% during the same period according to CoinGecko.
Role of crypto in the 2024 elections
Thus, as the 2024 US elections approach, blockchain and cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming central issues for voters.
A recent study conducted by Consensys and HarrisX highlighted this trend, indicating that crypto could significantly influence voters’ decisions.
The survey, which surveyed more than 1,600 registered voters across the country, found that nearly half of respondents favor a pro-crypto stance.
Notably, 92% of cryptocurrency owners expressed their intention to vote, highlighting the growing importance of digital assets in the political landscape.
