Trump recently announced the release of limited edition, Bitcoin-themed sneakers after his pro-crypto speech at Bitcoin 2024.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is riding his crypto momentum from Bitcoin 2024, posting about new limited-edition Bitcoin (BTC) themed sneakers.
“Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now. These are Limited Edition, they are each numbered, and you can now pay with Bitcoin or your favorite Crypto.”
( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Jul 31, 2024, 10:27 AM ET )
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… pic.twitter.com/Hbezd12uVz
— Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) July 31, 2024
The shoes are high-top sneakers in ‘Bitcoin Orange’ and are priced at $499. Only 1,000 pairs are available, each numbered, with five randomly autographed by Trump.
The shoes were made “commemorating the first time a United States President appeared at the Bitcoin Conference.” They will be shipped between September and November.
There are also 1,000 black shoes for sale at $299 a pair.
Trump’s crypto embrace
The former president embraced crypto this election cycle and outlined plans to transform U.S. crypto policies if elected. He vowed to dismiss SEC Chair Gary Gensler and proposed creating a “strategic Bitcoin reserve.”
Trump also promised to convert all seized Silk Road BTC into the reserve and advocated for the U.S. to never sell their BTC.
This move panders to crypto advocates, adding to Trump’s acceptance of political donations in crypto and previous NFT collections.
