fromcrypto– Bitcoin briefly hit a document excessive above key ranges on Sunday night time, extending a stellar run of latest features after Donald Trump was elected US president, elevating hopes for friendlier crypto regulation.
rose practically 6% to a document excessive of $81,373.5 earlier than settling round $80,362.9 by 6:16 p.m. ET (23:15 GMT).
The world's largest cryptocurrency, together with broader crypto markets, have been reeling since Trump's election victory final week. The president-elect has promised to make the US the “crypto capital” of the world.
Bitcoin is up some 10% over the previous week and has traded up 91% to this point in 2024.
The world's No. 2 cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $3,190.0 – a three-month excessive.