The Bitcoin 2024 convention has turn out to be a political area, and on its second day, impartial presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that he holds most of his wealth in Bitcoin.

The crypto-friendly chief said, “I am a huge supporter of Bitcoin. I have most of my wealth in Bitcoin.” He added, “I am fully committed.”

In keeping with a report from Forbes, RFK Jr.’s web price was $15 million final 12 months. The identical report stated the candidate held as a lot as $250,000 in Bitcoin as of August 2023. The price of Bitcoin has greater than doubled since final 12 months.

RFK Jr. reaffirmed his help for Bitcoin in the course of the convention in Nashville, Tennessee — a mirrored image of Bitcoin’s prominence as a political subject this election 12 months. Kennedy as soon as stated he wish to put all the U.S. funds on the blockchain in order that any American can entry it any time. 

The crypto group is raring to listen to Trump

In the meantime, all eyes are on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, who declared himself a crypto candidate this election 12 months. He’ll converse on July 27 at 2 p.m. CT on the occasion for half-hour. However if you wish to go to a roundtable fundraising occasion for Trump’s marketing campaign that very same day, it’s going to value you $844,600, plus $60,000 for a photograph alternative. (The Bitcoin convention is mostly costly, with tickets starting from $699 to $21,000).