Donald Trump Promotes Bitcoin-Themed Sneakers After Bitcoin 2024

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Donald Trump introduced limited edition Bitcoin-themed sneakers following his speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference.

According to a social media post by former President Trump, the sneakers are available in limited quantities, each pair numbered, and can be purchased using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

$299 Bitcoin Sneakers Accept Crypto Payments

These limited-edition sneakers, with only 1,000 pairs available, feature the American flag, the Bitcoin symbol, and the phrases “Trump” and “Crypto President.” They are priced at $299 and are now available for pre-order.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump begins selling limited edition #Bitcoin sneakers. pic.twitter.com/PnaHSaNdZ1

— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 31, 2024

“Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was GREAT! Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now. These are Limited Edition, they are each numbered, and you can now pay with Bitcoin or your favorite Crypto,” the post read.

On the pre-order page, the sneakers are described as celebrating “the future of finance and the leadership of President Trump” and symbolizing “strength and innovation.”

Trump Raises $25 Million in Nashville

Donald Trump, once a crypto skeptic, reportedly raised $25 million at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville last weekend.

Following Trump’s keynote speech, most of the funds were gathered during a Saturday fundraiser held at Nashville’s Music City Center.

This event turned out to be his “second largest fundraiser ever,” with contributions coming from a mix of industry leaders and prominent crypto figures.

In addition to the Bitcoin conference fundraiser, Trump hosted another high-profile fundraising event in Nashville. Tickets soared to $844,600, and a photo opportunity with the former president was priced at a minimum of $60,000.

Before the conference, Trump had already raised over $4 million in digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and USDC. Notably, the Winklevoss twins were among the top donors, each contributing 15.57 Bitcoin, valued at over $1 million at the time of donation.