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Trump Backs Harriet Hageman to Succeed Bitcoin Advocate Cynthia Lummis

Wyoming voters will choose a successor to pro-bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis, with Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman favored to win.

Wyoming voters will choose a successor to pro-bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis, with Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman favored to win. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $76,936.00, up 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Bitcoin.com, with live market data added, as of Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:02 UTC.

Why it matters

The election will determine if Wyoming retains its influential voice in Bitcoin advocacy within the Senate, impacting potential future crypto legislation.

Key takeaways
  • Trump endorses Harriet Hageman to replace Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
  • Lummis is a prominent Bitcoin advocate in the Senate.
  • The election could affect future crypto legislation and advocacy.

Wyoming voters are heading to the polls today to decide on a successor to Senator Cynthia Lummis, a well-known advocate for Bitcoin in the U.S. Senate.

On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump reiterated his support for Representative Harriet Hageman, stating that she has his 'Complete and [unconditional]' endorsement.

Lummis has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin, advocating for its adoption and pushing for clearer regulations. Her potential replacement, Hageman, is expected to continue this advocacy if elected.

The election comes at a time when the broader crypto market is experiencing volatility, with Bitcoin's price down 1.81% in the last 24 hours and the overall market cap at $2.64 trillion.

The outcome of this election could have implications for the future of crypto legislation and the representation of pro-crypto voices in the Senate.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $76,664.00 to $76,936.00 — +0.35%.

$76,626$76,713$76,800$76,887$76,974 published · $76,664 now · $76,936 (+0.35%) Nov 3 07:30 UTC Nov 3 10:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · $76,664.00

The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

Prediction-market odds snapshot

Will Bitcoin dip to $57,500 in November?

Yes 5%

Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, $246.01K 24h volume, resolves Dec 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Nov 3 08:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by TLT and will have moved since. View the market ↗

What this means in naira

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦106.11M (about $76,936.00), down 1.3% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

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$76,936.00 ▼ 1.28%
+0.35% since this brief published
7d -3.52%MCap $1.55TFull BTC data →
The market when this published · November 3, 2026
Total market cap$2.64T
Bitcoin 24h-1.81%
Ethereum 24h-1.47%
BTC dominance58.4%
Fear & Greed26 · Fear

Trump Backs Harriet Hageman to Succeed Bitcoin Advocate Cynt — questions & answers

Who is Cynthia Lummis?

Cynthia Lummis is a U.S. Senator from Wyoming known for her strong support of Bitcoin and advocacy for crypto-friendly policies.

What is the significance of this election?

The election will determine if Wyoming retains a strong pro-Bitcoin voice in the Senate, which could influence future crypto legislation.

Who is Harriet Hageman?

Harriet Hageman is a Representative from Wyoming endorsed by Donald Trump to replace Cynthia Lummis in the Senate.

How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?

About ₦106.11M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $76,936.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.

Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?

BTC is up 0.35% since this brief first published — trading at $76,936.00 now versus $76,664.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · November 3, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #974,369 sha256:a10251a6b5dc8837
Based on reporting by Bitcoin.com — this is an original TLT summary with live market data, not the original article.Bitcoin.com · Nov 3 07:30 ↗

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