Bitcoin

<a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/with-donald-trumps-return-the-crypto-industry-anticipates-rapid-progress-on-pro-crypto-laws/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing the $100,000 threshold for the first time, driven by strong institutional demand, corporate investments, and optimistic expectations regarding crypto-friendly policies under Donald Trump&#39;s presidency.With a remarkable year-to-date increase of approximately 130%, Bitcoin&#39;s market capitalization has reached $2 trillion, positioning it among giants like Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.A significant catalyst for this surge has been the anticipated launch of spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by major asset management firms such as BlackRock and Fidelity, which have collectively attracted around $30 billion in assets within a year.However, Bitcoin&#39;s upward momentum faced challenges earlier in the year due to regulatory uncertainties linked to the U.S. presidential election. The election of Trump, perceived as favorable for crypto, reignited the rally, allowing <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/brazils-central-bank-proposes-banning-foreign-backed-stablecoin-transfers-to-private-wallets/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin to break through</a> previous highs and reach the $100,000 mark swiftly.Corporate adoption has also played a crucial role in Bitcoin&#39;s ascent, particularly through MicroStrategy and its Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor. Since initiating its Bitcoin purchases in August 2020, MicroStrategy has amassed 386,700 tokens, valued at over $38 billion, inspiring other companies to consider similar strategies.Notably, even Microsoft is contemplating a Bitcoin treasury strategy, reflecting the growing acceptance of crypto in mainstream business practices. This combination of institutional interest, corporate accumulation, and favorable political conditions has significantly propelled Bitcoin&#39;s value in the financial landscape.

The price of bitcoin surges above $100,000 for the first time with over $2 trillion market cap

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