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Bitcoin Hits New Heights Amid Trump Election Speculation
On Monday, Bitcoin's price surged, briefly reaching a three-month high of $69,007.1, as speculation grows around Donald Trump's potential victory in the upcoming 2024 elections. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now within $5,000 of its all-time high, and surpassing the $70,000 mark could signal a bullish trend.
Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Fuels Market Optimism
Recent polls and prediction markets indicate an increasing likelihood of a Trump win over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The crypto prediction platform Polymarket shows a 60.7% probability of Trump's victory compared to 39.1% for Harris. Trump's campaign is noted for its pro-cryptocurrency stance, promising to foster Bitcoin's growth in America and even accepting crypto donations.
The potential for a Trump presidency has traders optimistic about more favorable crypto regulations in the U.S., a significant issue in light of recent scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). While Harris has expressed intentions for a regulatory framework for crypto, specifics remain unclear.
Broader Crypto Market Gains
As Bitcoin rallies, other cryptocurrencies are also benefitting. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, rose 3.8% to $2,740.14, nearing a two-month high. Notably, SOL and ADA saw increases exceeding 6%, while XRP and MATIC gained nearly 4%. Among meme tokens, DOGE rose by 4.6%.
Recent data indicates that institutional investors are returning to the cryptocurrency market, further buoying prices as the election approaches. With just over two weeks until the vote, the market is bracing for a tightly contested presidential election.
