Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 as Trump Moves Closer to Full Control of US Government
Bitcoin has surged to an all-time high, surpassing $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time, following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. The rise in cryptocurrency values coincides with Republicans edging closer to securing full control of Congress, having already won the presidency and a majority in the Senate.
During his campaign, Trump pledged to make the US “the crypto capital of the world,” a promise that appears to be influencing market sentiment. Bitcoin’s value has now soared more than 80% this year, with other cryptocurrencies like dogecoin—backed by high-profile Trump supporter Elon Musk—also seeing gains.
Trump’s proposed policies have sparked optimism in the crypto space, particularly his plan to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and appoint regulators who are more favorable to digital assets. Investors are hopeful that Trump will roll back some of the strict regulations that have been imposed on the crypto industry under the Biden administration.
Trump has indicated that one of his first acts as president would be to remove Gary Gensler, the current chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who has led efforts to tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency sector. If Trump follows through on his deregulation plans, experts predict a significant boost for the crypto market, with Bitcoin possibly reaching $100,000.
“It’s difficult to see how deregulation wouldn’t be a positive for the sector,” said Matt Simpson, a market analyst at StoneX Financial. However, he also cautioned that while Bitcoin could see further gains, it remains susceptible to sharp sell-offs that could impact smaller investors.
Trump’s broader economic agenda, including tax cuts and business-friendly deregulation, has already sparked a rally in various markets since his electoral win. With the Republicans poised to dominate both the executive and potentially the legislative branches, his proposed policies could swiftly move through Congress, further boosting investor confidence.
As a result, major stock indexes, the US dollar, and government bonds have all experienced recent gains.
