Bitcoin soared to a record high of $81,899, marking a new milestone for the cryptocurrency sector following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, as well as the success of several pro-crypto candidates in Congress. The top cryptocurrency has more than doubled since its yearly low of $38,505, and it currently sits around $81,572. Trump’s campaign rhetoric included strong support for digital assets, with promises to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet” and to amass a national bitcoin reserve.
The so-called “Trump trades” have sparked a significant rally in cryptocurrencies, with analysts like City Index’s Matt Simpson noting the continued strength of this “Trump-pump.” Market sentiment has also been boosted by the prospect of regulatory relaxation, particularly as Trump has pledged to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who has taken a tough stance on crypto regulation.
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Crypto-focused congressional candidates have seen major successes, with the industry investing over $119 million in their campaigns. Notably, anti-crypto Senator Sherrod Brown lost his seat, while several pro-crypto candidates won across key states like Michigan and Alabama.
Trump has signalled personal interest in the sector by launching a crypto-related business, World Liberty Financial, while key allies like Elon Musk continue to champion digital currencies. Eric Trump, the president-elect’s son, will also be a keynote speaker at an upcoming Bitcoin conference in Abu Dhabi. The rally has extended beyond Bitcoin, with Ether rising above $3,200 and Dogecoin reaching a three-year high.
