Following a new poll suggesting that former President Donald Trump is leading the pack of Republican contenders for the party’s presidential race, sales of Trump NFTs experienced a significant surge of over 50%. 

What Happened: Data from OpenSea, a popular NFT marketplace, indicates that Trump NFT digital collectibles saw an increase of more than 49% in sales within a 24-hour period.

The poll, conducted by the Washington Post and ABC News, highlights Trump’s advantage over current President Joe Biden in the 2024 elections. In a head-to-head matchup, the poll suggests that Trump holds a lead of 51% to Biden’s 42%.

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Why It Matters: While other Republican presidential hopefuls like former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have gained momentum in recent weeks, Trump remains a formidable force significantly ahead of his rivals. 

The Washington Post-ABC News poll, released on Sunday, presents a mixed picture for Biden. A record number of Americans surveyed expressed that they believe they have become worse off under Biden’s presidency. Additionally, three-quarters of respondents felt that Biden is too old for another term. 

Certified financial disclosures for 2023, recently published online by the organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), revealed details about Trump’s involvement in the world of cryptocurrency. The disclosures uncovered that Trump is reportedly in possession of up to $5 million worth of ETH, positioning him as an Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) whale.

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