“Bitcoin Surges as Trump’s Support Fuels Market Optimism”
The leading cryptocurrency surged to $108,315 before pulling back slightly to just below the $105,000 mark. The total crypto market cap edged closer to the $4 trillion mark during this rally, according to data from CoinGecko.
Donald Trump, the President-elect, has expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies, promising friendly regulations to make America a leader in this space. He even backed the idea of a strategic national Bitcoin reserve.
Additionally, news that MicroStrategy Inc., a company focused on raising capital to invest in Bitcoin, will soon be added to the Nasdaq 100 index, further fueled the market’s optimism.
However, attention now turns to the crucial Fed meeting, where a 0.25 percentage point rate cut is expected to be announced. K33 Research analysts believe that while this meeting could cause market volatility, the subsequent quiet macro weeks leading into the holidays may provide an opportunity for Bitcoin to continue its upward trajectory. “After the FOMC, quiet macro weeks lie ahead, which could allow Bitcoin’s rally to continue through the festive season,” they remarked.
Since Trump’s presidential election win on November 5th, Bitcoin has surged over 55%, reflecting investors’ strong faith in the cryptocurrency’s future. Investors have poured into US crypto ETFs, dismissing warnings about Bitcoin’s volatile history.
The Bitcoin Frenzy and Easy Money Policy
If financial conditions are truly tight, as Fed governors claim, then the markets are yet to get this message.