Bitcoin Stocks Surge as Crypto Rallies Before Trump Inauguration
Bitcoin Stocks Surge as Crypto Rallies Before Trump Inauguration.
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Bitcoin's value has surged past $104,000, resulting in an increase in the stock prices of companies associated with the cryptocurrency.
Entities such as cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitcoin mining firms, and corporations that possess Bitcoin as an asset are reaping the rewards.
Since Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Bitcoin's price has risen by nearly 50%.
Trump Boom?
On Friday, stocks linked to Bitcoin experienced a notable rise following the cryptocurrency's ascent above $104,000.
MicroStrategy (MSTR), recognized as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, experienced a share price increase of over 7% by early Friday afternoon. The stock of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) rose approximately 5%. Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms (RIOT) saw a 6% increase, while Mara Holdings (MARA) surged by about 13%.
Recently, Bitcoin has experienced significant growth, with a nearly 50% increase since Trump's election win, fueled by optimism regarding a more crypto-friendly administration. The cryptocurrency reached an all-time high exceeding $108,000 last month.
In December, Trump appointed Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush, has recently focused on digital assets and is set to succeed Gary Gensler, who is often viewed as a critic of cryptocurrency.
Additionally, Trump is expected to have the chance to appoint several new SEC commissioners as their terms are due to expire during his administration.
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value, surpassing $104,000, has led to significant gains for cryptocurrency-related stocks, signaling a promising outlook for the digital asset market. Companies like MicroStrategy, Coinbase, and Riot Platforms are benefiting from this rise, highlighting the increasing influence of Bitcoin on traditional financial markets.
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The optimism surrounding the new administration’s potential to adopt a more crypto-friendly stance, particularly with appointments like Paul Atkins to the SEC, further supports the growing confidence in the future of digital assets. This momentum sets the stage for a prosperous period for both Bitcoin and its associated companies.
