According to the world's largest prediction market, Polymarket, the pro-Bitcoin candidate for the upcoming presidential election, Donald Trump has taken a 13% lead over Kamala Harris.
The election outcome has significant implications for the Bitcoin industry, as Trump promises favorable regulations compared to Harris, who has shown no support for the industry and has a track record of attacking it.
Bitcoiners are hopeful that a Trump victory would pave the way for the release of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road bitcoin marketplace, who has been imprisoned for over 12 years.
Ross, through his fiancée, expressed his desire to be free and live a fulfilling life outside of prison, making the election even more critical for those seeking his release.