Meme coin prices fluctuate as US election nears

In the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election, meme coins associated with the candidates have shown notable volatility.

Trump-linked tokens like MAGA (TRUMP) have risen in value, with others such as MAGA Hat (CRYPTO:MAGA), Super Trump (CRYPTO:STRUMP), and TRUMP 47 (CRYPTO:47) recording daily increases of up to 17%, according to CoinGecko.

Meanwhile, Harris-related meme coins, including Kamala Horris (CRYPTO:KAMA) and Kumala Herris (CRYPTO:MAWA), have seen declines in double digits.

These shifts align with betting odds favoring Trump, whose chances stand at 58% on Polymarket, compared to 42.3% for Harris.

This trend may be influencing the prices of meme coins tied to each candidate, with Trump-related coins seeing gains while Harris-themed tokens have declined.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) could also experience volatility as the election results become clear, given each candidate’s differing approach to cryptocurrency regulation.

Trump has expressed support for the crypto industry, mentioning policies that include promoting domestic Bitcoin mining and potentially replacing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a figure often seen as a regulatory opponent by some in the crypto space.

Harris, in contrast, has advocated for a regulatory framework that considers financial access and inclusion, citing that “20% of all black people in America hold or have previously owned digital assets.”

Her campaign has framed digital assets as tools that could improve access to financial services for underserved communities.