A document reporting on the financial situation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed that the US presidential candidate owns up to $250,000 worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Let’s take a closer look.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. owns more than $100,000 in Bitcoin
Democratic White House candidate Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. owns Bitcoin (BTC). This information was revealed by US media outlet CNBC, which shared a document showing the politician’s financial situation, drawn up with a view to the US elections, in order to prevent any possible conflicts of interest.
Among all the assets and income declared, we can see that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds between $100,001 and $250,000 in BTC:
BTC holdings of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
On the other hand, as the above document shows, the precise quantity of bitcoins is not known. However, we can estimate that this acquisition could be relatively recent, given that it had brought in less than $201 by 30 June, the date on which the document was written.
A pro-Bitcoin candidate
This past May, he made news in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by becoming the first US Presidential candidate to officially accept BTC donations.
This announcement was made at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, where he also indicated that he had not invested in the digital asset.
In addition, in the spring, he spoke out against the US regulators’ policy on cryptocurrencies:
“Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, as well as other crypto technologies are a major driver of innovation. It’s a mistake for the US government to hobble the industry and drive innovation elsewhere. “
Of course, we also need to take a step back and not forget that all these statements are also there to win back some of the electorate. As far as the candidate’s assets are concerned, BTC represents only a small part of his wealth, which is made up of numerous lines, some of which also exceed hundreds or even millions of dollars.
While the election takes place on 5 November 2024, it will be interesting to follow the various positions taken on cryptocurrencies between now and then.
