Donald Trump to Attend Bitcoin Conference in Nashville Despite Assassination Attempt

Former United States President Donald Trump remains committed to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, after surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 during a rally in Pennsylvania.

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and one of the event’s organizers, confirmed Trump’s participation, assuring attendees that the former president is in good spirits.

In a recent post on X, Bailey revealed that he had personally spoken with Trump’s team and received confirmation of his attendance.

“He is in good spirits and is excited to see you all in Nashville and deliver a speech that is heard around the world,” he wrote.

I have just spoken with the President’s team. He is in good spirits and is excited to see you all in Nashville and deliver a speech that is heard around the world.

— David Bailey🇵🇷 $0.65mm/btc is the floor (@DavidFBailey) July 14, 2024

Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville

Last week, Trump committed to speaking at the conference, which runs from July 25 to July 27.

He is scheduled to deliver his keynote on July 27, the final day of the event.

The assassination attempt occurred during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where shots were fired from an unidentified source while Trump was on stage.

Reacting swiftly, Trump clutched his ear and took cover as Secret Service agents immediately intervened to protect him.

The former president emerged unharmed from the incident, and an official spokesperson for Trump’s campaign provided reassurance that he was undergoing medical evaluation at a local facility.

An official spokesperson from Trump’s campaign assured the public that he was unharmed and receiving medical treatment at a local facility.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.

The attempted assassination had immediate consequences in the realm of prediction markets as well.

On the Ethereum-based prediction market Polymarket, Trump’s odds of winning the upcoming election jumped from 60% to 68% following the incident, while President Joe Biden’s predicted odds of reelection fell from 30% to 15%, according to data from Polymarket.

As a result, Trump is now the clear favorite on the prediction market, with overall odds of 70%.

Biden trails behind with a 15% chance of winning, and Vice President Kamala Harris has a 9% chance.

Trump Changes Stance on Crypto

Notably, Trump’s stance on cryptocurrencies has evolved over time.

Despite previously criticizing Bitcoin as a “scam,” he has recently changed his tune.

On June 14, he declared that he would end the Biden administration’s “war on crypto” if elected president.

Trump had also previously criticized Biden for his harsh stance on cryptocurrencies, emphasizing that the United States should strive to be a leader in the crypto industry.

As reported, a survey conducted by the Harris Poll has revealed that one in three voters in the US consider a candidate’s position on cryptocurrencies before making their voting decision.

Another survey conducted by leading crypto venture capital firm Paradigm reveals that Trump’s poll numbers for the 2024 US Presidential Election enjoy significant support from the crypto community.

The survey, which included 1,000 registered voters, found that 48% of crypto owners plan to vote for the former president, while 39% intend to vote for current U.S. President Joe Biden.