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Bitcoin Hits Record High of $80,000 Following Trump’s Election

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Bitcoin’s value surged to a record-breaking $80,000 on November 11, 2024, following Donald Trump’s decisive election win and the Republican Party’s strengthened hold on Congress. This milestone reflects a more than 80% increase in Bitcoin’s value this year.

Trump, who promoted the idea of making the US the “crypto capital of the planet” during his campaign, has outlined plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin stockpile and appoint financial regulators supportive of digital assets. His election success has also driven up other cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, frequently endorsed by Elon Musk.

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Trump’s broader economic agenda, which includes tax cuts and reduced regulations on businesses, has similarly boosted the stock market, US dollar, and bonds, reflecting investor optimism about the upcoming policy shifts. One of Trump’s initial actions is expected to be replacing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who was appointed by Joe Biden and has taken a regulatory stance against the crypto industry.

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