Trump-Musk Interview Draws Over a Million Listeners but Crypto Silence Disappoints

Over a million people tuned in to listen to former President Donald Trump speak with Elon Musk during a Spaces interview on X (formerly Twitter), sparking significant interest from the crypto community.

Expected Crypto Talk Falls Flat

Despite high expectations, Trump did not mention "crypto" or any related terms during the conversation. Topics such as U.S. border security, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and immigration dominated the discussion instead.

Bets on Trump's Words

On Polymarket, a staggering $4 million was wagered on specific words being mentioned during the interview, with "crypto" leading the bets at over $800,000. The absence of any crypto-related discussion left many listeners in the community disappointed.

However, other key terms like “MAGA” and “illegal immigrant” did surface, along with a surprising mention of “tampon” in reference to a Minnesota law.

Technical Issues

The interview was marred by technical issues, including a DDoS attack, which Elon Musk reported just as the event was set to start. Despite these challenges, the number of listeners eventually exceeded one million.

Trump's Crypto Stance

Trump’s silence on cryptocurrency was particularly notable given his recent moves to appeal to the crypto community. In May, he accepted crypto donations for his campaign, and in June, he voiced support for Bitcoin miners.