Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has overtaken former President Donald Trump in Polymarket’s betting odds for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Harris now holds a slight edge, leading Trump by 50% to 49% in the platform’s “Presidential Election Winner 2024” poll.
Harris Gains Momentum After Debate The close race between the two candidates has seen significant shifts, particularly after Harris’ recent debate performance, which garnered positive feedback. Polymarket bettors backed Harris as the winner of the debate, which at times featured heated exchanges and personal criticisms between her and Trump.
In contrast, Trump has claimed that he outperformed Harris in the debate and has since ruled out participating in any future debates with her. The former president, known for his pro-crypto stance, has made bold promises about turning the U.S. into a “crypto capital” and revamping financial regulations to be more industry-friendly. During his campaign, he pledged to fire current SEC Chair Gary Gensler and replace him with leaders supportive of the cryptocurrency sector.
Trump’s Crypto Plans Trump has also announced the upcoming launch of his family’s crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, which is set to go live on September 16. His commitment to the digital asset space has been a key component of his campaign.
Harris’ Stance on Crypto Regulation While Harris has yet to reveal a clear stance on cryptocurrency regulation, there have been hints of her campaign’s interest in the sector. Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, recently expressed optimism about Harris’ approach, noting that her campaign has shown openness to discussions on blockchain and digital asset regulation.
As the 2024 election race heats up, Harris’ lead in Polymarket betting signals the increasing unpredictability of the outcome, with both candidates vying for voter support on various key issues, including cryptocurrency policy.
