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Bitcoin continues its price explosion on Thursday, reaching a high New all-time high It broke the $97,000 barrier during intraday trading. The price of the crypto asset then rose by 5.7%, reaching $97,811 on Bitstamp, boosting its market value to $1.93 trillion.
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The recent boom in Bitcoin value This is not just a market trend, but a reflection of the growing optimism surrounding the potential cryptocurrency-friendly policies of incoming US President Donald Trump and his choice of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This optimism has led to a 3% increase in the cumulative market capitalization of cryptocurrencies, which now stands at $3.37 trillion. Thursday’s 24-hour trading volume saw a 5% increase to $190 billion.
Upside thanks to Trump’s win
The clear sign of an optimistic trend in the Bitcoin market: its price has more than doubled this year. The entire industry has joined the bullish rally, contributing a staggering $900 billion to the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. Given that Bitcoin is barely $3,000 below the $100,000 level, the sector is hopeful about what the next few weeks could bring for the digital asset.
According to Idu Patel, CEO of Mudrex, last year the price of Bitcoin was $30,000. Today, the price of the asset has risen to more than $97,000, reflecting growth of more than 300%.
Patel said there are several factors driving Bitcoin’s price, including Trump’s election, optimism about his selection as SEC chairman, and his outlook. Friendly crypto policies. Additionally, he also acknowledged the growing institutional involvement in Bitcoin options and ETFs.
Is Trump planning a special position to oversee cryptocurrencies?
The recent rise in Bitcoin prices underscores the growing importance of crypto assets and currencies to the economy. The Trump administration has also indicated the possibility of creating a specific office to oversee the administration’s cryptocurrency policies.
According to some sources, the president’s team is currently considering this office, and several cryptocurrency executives are vying to meet with the president.
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Institutional Adoption, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin First Policy Boosts Price
Some experts also attribute Bitcoin’s recent rise to MicroStrategy’s bold “Bitcoin First” policy. MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has doubled down on this approach and purchased additional BTC to bolster his portfolio. Other companies have followed suit and plan to add the assets to their inventories.
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The growing popularity of Bitcoin ETFs is also helping, and the market is currently benefiting from the introduction of options trading. According to multiple sources, more than $4 billion has flowed into Bitcoin ETFs since the November election. Also, this week, Reuters reported that BlackRock is off to a hot start with BTC ETFs with call options.
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