Bitcoin Price Hits Fresh Record High of $88K Following Trump’s Election Victory
Bitcoin soared to a new record high of $88,000 on Monday, continuing a rally that began last week, fueled by positive sentiment surrounding Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. This surge in Bitcoin’s value also coincided with a broader increase in cryptocurrency prices, including a significant rise in meme token Dogecoin, which reached a three-year high.
Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Surge
The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded at approximately $86,117 by 14:59 ET (19:59 GMT) before hitting its record high. The recent gains in Bitcoin are largely attributed to traders betting that Trump will implement more crypto-friendly policies during his next term. Trump had campaigned on a pro-crypto platform, promising to make America the crypto capital of the world.
This anticipation has led traders to believe that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soften its stance on cryptocurrency regulation, thus increasing the legitimacy of the crypto market as an investment vehicle.
Record Inflows into Crypto ETFs
Optimism surrounding Trump’s presidency has resulted in substantial inflows into cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Last Thursday, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a remarkable $1.38 billion in inflows, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) receiving the majority. This fund has now surpassed BlackRock’s gold ETF in total assets, reaching $34.1 billion compared to gold’s $33 billion.
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in U.S. markets earlier this year has significantly contributed to increased institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, driving recent price gains.
Analyst Predictions and Market Outlook
Analysts at Bernstein have declared that Trump’s victory signals the start of a new crypto bull market, encouraging investors to “buy everything you can.” They anticipate a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Trump, particularly from a pro-crypto SEC. Bernstein analysts noted that several members of Trump’s transition team are explicitly supportive of cryptocurrency, bolstering expectations for favorable policies.
Bitcoin’s price has surged over 91% so far in 2024, with Bernstein maintaining a bullish 2025 price target of $200,000. They believe that even at $81,000 per Bitcoin, the risk-reward ratio remains favorable over the next 12 months.
Impact on Bitcoin Miners and Broader Crypto Markets
The surge in Bitcoin prices is also benefiting publicly traded Bitcoin miners, who are now experiencing increased profits as prices stay well above their average production costs. Additionally, AI-driven mining companies are also seeing positive outcomes.
In contrast, while Bitcoin has soared, other major altcoins have experienced mixed results. Dogecoin was an exception, rising approximately 29% to reach a peak of $0.2912, primarily driven by speculation regarding Elon Musk’s potential involvement in the Trump administration.
However, many other altcoins retreated, with Ether falling 1% to $3,170.31. Other cryptocurrencies such as XRP, ADA, and MATIC saw declines between 2% and 4.6%, while Solana (SOL) gained more than 5%.
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