# Crypto Is the Real Election Winner  ## Metadata - Author: [[Sam Klebanov]] - Full Title: Crypto Is the Real Election Winner - Category: #articles - Summary: Trump's election has boosted the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin rising nearly 29% to almost $88,000. He now supports crypto mining and plans to create a national crypto stockpile. The crypto industry also heavily funded candidates this election, contributing to its influence in Washington. - URL: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2024/11/12/crypto-is-the-real-election-winner?utm_source=&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=feed ## Highlights - The crypto world accounted for almost half of all corporate donations this election cycle, spending an estimated $245 million to support crypto-booster candidates, the majority of whom have won, or are projected to win their races. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jcgk7qg5ry3hj10q20svd7d2))