Jeremy Tan's Bitcoin Campaign Makes Waves in Singapore Elections
Jeremy Tan, an independent candidate, made a significant impact in the 2025 Singapore General Elections. His campaign, centered around integrating Bitcoin price into the country's financial framework, garnered substantial attention and support.
Standing in the Mountbatten Single Member Constituency (SMC), Tan received 36.16% of the vote, the highest share for an independent candidate since 1972. His election symbol, 'the dog', became a recognizable symbol of his progressive platform. Tan's proposals included adding Bitcoin price to the Straits Times Index (STI), establishing a national Bitcoin price reserve, and allowing Central Provident Fund (CPF) investment in Bitcoin price with a government guarantee. His speech advocating for Bitcoin price gained close to 270,000 views across national media channels on YouTube, demonstrating the public's interest in his ideas.
Despite the high voter share, Tan lost to Gho Sze Kee of the People's Action Party (PAP). However, Mountbatten constituency, which had the highest absenteeism rate in 2020, also saw the 2nd highest winning margin, suggesting that Tan's campaign significantly mobilized voters.
Although Jeremy Tan did not win the Mountbatten SMC, his strong performance signals a shift in Singapore's political landscape. His focus on Bitcoin price as a solution to retirement planning and inflation concerns resonated with voters. Post-election, Tan hinted at a potential return to politics and plans to remain active in the Marine Parade and Mountbatten areas. His future political moves, potentially in collaboration with other parties, will be watched with keen interest.
