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Why the US Midterms Could Move Bitcoin and TRUMPUSD Differently

Key Takeaways -The US midterms on 3 November 2026 are a key event for crypto traders, but Bitcoin and TRUMPUSD are exposed to different risks. -Bitcoin has historically recovered in the 12 months after each of the last three midterms, though its path has depended more on liquidity and crypto-specific events than on politics. -TRUMPUSD is down nearly 98% from its peak and is more sensitive to political sentiment, promotional events and token supply. -Markets tend to react to the gap between expected and actual outcomes, not the result alone. Traders are weighing whether a shift in congressional control could change the outlook for crypto regulation and risk appetite. Polymarket figures as of 26 October pointed to expectations of Democratic gains, so the market reaction may depend on how the final result compares with those expectations. Bitcoin: History Is Encouraging, but Not a Signal Bitcoin posted positive returns in the 12 months following each of the last three midterms: -November 2014: 49.25% -November 2018: 113.15% -November 2022: 132.57% These figures do not show that elections cause rallies. Bitcoin fell about 45.5% in the month after the 2018 midterms, and the 2022 midterms coincided with the FTX collapse. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Key pressures on Bitcoin now include: -Federal Reserve policy and the US Dollar: Rates of 3.75%–4.00% and a Dollar Index near 102.50 have weighed on risk-sensitive assets. -Institutional outflows: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $772 million in outflows on 22–23 October, reversing more than $1 billion of earlier weekly inflows. -Geopolitical and inflation risks: Elevated oil prices and Middle East tensions could keep inflation high and policy restrictive. TRUMPUSD: Political Hype Meets Supply Pressure TRUMPUSD launched on 17 January 2025 and rose from below $10 to a high of about $74.59. It has since fallen to roughly $1.69. Even so, it still reacts sharply to promotion, as when the April 2025 dinner announcement triggered a rally of more than 60%. Supply is a major concern: -About 80% of the original one billion tokens went to project-affiliated entities. -Around 282 million tokens are circulating, with roughly 496 million unlocked but not yet circulating and 222 million still locked. -About 205,000 tokens unlock daily, and a further 28.7 million tokens (around $48 million) unlock on 18 November. The token-holder gala on 22 November, with a 12 November qualification cutoff, could bring short-term speculative demand. Interest may fade after the cutoff, particularly with the 18 November unlock before the event. How Different Outcomes Could Play Out -Democrats control both chambers: Bitcoin may see a muted or mixed reaction, while TRUMPUSD could face a negative bias. -Divided Congress: Bitcoin may be neutral to mildly positive, while TRUMPUSD could see temporary relief, though supply concerns remain. -Republicans retain both chambers: Bitcoin could see a positive surprise, while TRUMPUSD could rally sharply, though supply may limit gains. Levels to Watch Bitcoin traded near $78,450 on 28 October, with analysts watching $76,450 for potential bullish price action. For TRUMPUSD, political announcements, trading volume and the response to token events may matter more than election headlines. Bottom Line The midterms may bring volatility, but Bitcoin is likely to stay tied to monetary policy, institutional demand and liquidity, while TRUMPUSD is driven by sentiment, promotion and token supply. Traders may gain more from watching how expectations and price action evolve than from trying to predict the result. For more on trading around event risk and a more in-depth analysis, click the learn more button below.

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2026-11-02 06:48:38 (GMT)

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