Trump Backs CFTC Control of Prediction Markets and Crypto
Trump’s biggest post on Truth Social this cycle focused on protecting prediction markets and U.S. crypto leadership, with a sharp warning against state-level regulation and foreign competitors. He also shared a cluster of media-only posts, which drew meaningful engagement despite having no text, underscoring how visuals continue to play a role in his feed. Together, the posts highlight his ongoing push on financial innovation, regulatory control, and message delivery across formats.
Prediction Markets and Crypto Policy
EconomyTrump argued that the CFTC should keep exclusive authority over prediction markets and said the U.S. must stay ahead in both prediction markets and crypto. He framed these industries as strategically important, warning that other countries are trying to overtake the United States.
This was the most-engaged post of the day, generating 20,213 likes, 4,583 reposts, and 1,572 replies for a total engagement of 34,095. The reaction suggests strong interest among his audience in financial-market regulation and crypto policy, especially when the message is cast as a competition with both U.S. political opponents and foreign countries.
“It is critically important that the CFTC’s exclusive authority over Prediction Markets is maintained, and that they will thrive.”
“where we are currently the Crypto (Bitcoin, etc.) Capital of the World, other Countries are trying diligently to replace us in that capacity, but we won’t let that happen.”