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Bitcoin Ascends Towards $100,000 Amid Broader Cryptocurrency Market Rally
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Bitcoin is rapidly approaching the symbolic $100,000 mark, as its price surged 6.8% in the past 24 hours to $87,600, igniting optimism among investors and enthusiasts.
Other cryptocurrencies also posted gains: Ethereum rose 3.3%, Avalanche climbed 8.4%, Dogecoin soared 35.1%, Shiba Inu added 2.5%, BNB increased 1.1%, and XRP jumped 9.9%.
While Donald Trump’s presidential election victory is a significant catalyst, broader trends are the primary forces driving this rally, including Bitcoin’s post-halving dynamics and favourable macroeconomic conditions.
Trump’s Election: A Short-Term Catalyst Trump’s win has captured headlines in the crypto world due to his comparatively
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Trump became the first presidential candidate to accept cryptocurrency donations and even hinted at creating a federal Bitcoin reserve.
High-profile crypto figures, including the Winklevoss twins and Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, contributed substantial funds to his campaign.
Despite this, experts see Trump’s victory as a short-term catalyst.
According to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, Trump’s presidency might accelerate Bitcoin’s ascent past $100,000, especially given the historical strength of Bitcoin in October and November following halving years. However,