US President Donald Trump made history today by trading Bitcoin $60,073 He became the first American president to pay with Bitcoin. Trump visited PubKey, a Bitcoin-themed bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. Coming to the venue to buy a few cheeseburgers on National Cheeseburger Day, Trump paid with Bitcoin, drawing intense interest from the cryptocurrency world.
Message of Support to the Bitcoin Community
Trump addressed Bitcoin enthusiasts on PubKey, urging them to vote in the upcoming election. “I think it’s a great place,” he told Bitcoin Magazine, sharing his positive views about the bar.
He also emphasized that the crypto community should be treated fairly. Trump said, “The SEC treated you very badly, and we will treat you fairly.”
“The Process Was Quick and Easy”
Speaking about the payment he made with Bitcoin, Trump said the transaction went smoothly, adding, “It was easy to make the payment and the transaction went quickly and beautifully.”
With this statement, he pointed out the practicality of cryptocurrency transactions.
Bar Owners’ Opinions
Thomas Pacchia, one of the partners of the bar, emphasized the importance of Trump’s visit and described the moment as historic. “This was one of the most important Bitcoin transactions ever,” Pacchia said.
Pacchia stated that Trump came to PubKey to connect with the Bitcoin community and show his support, adding, “President Trump was here to show his support for the Bitcoin community.”
After the transaction, Trump created a warm atmosphere by meeting each participant in the venue one by one.
This historic moment is seen as a sign that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are increasingly being adopted by the masses. The interest of leaders in the cryptocurrency world offers a positive perspective on the future of cryptocurrencies and their place in the financial world. Experts believe that such steps will contribute to the mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not contain investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should carry out their transactions in line with their own research.
