On November 21, the price of Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $97,600, fueled by renewed optimism following Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency has seen a meteoric rise of over 120% since the start of this year, more than tripling from $30,000 in 2023 to its cent at the time of writing – $97,050. As Bitcoin inches closer to the $100,000 mark, its market capitalization has reached an impressive $1.93 trillion.
Analysts attribute this unprecedented growth to increasing institutional investments and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, which have attracted billions in inflows.
Following Trump’s re-election two weeks ago, Bitcoin has surged by 40%, driven by his promise to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” Reports indicate that Trump’s team is working on creating a dedicated White House role for cryptocurrency policy, signaling regulatory clarity and government support for digital assets.
Industry leaders, such as Edul Patel from Mudrex, highlight the administration’s pro-crypto stance as a key factor influencing market sentiment. The introduction of options trading for Bitcoin ETFs registered in the U.S. and MicroStrategy Inc.’s plans to increase BTC purchases further underscore this rally.
European banking giant UniCredit is preparing to offer its professional clients a new investment product linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Connecticut has officially distanced itself from government adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 7082 into law, placing sweeping restrictions on how the state and its agencies can engage with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.