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Bitcoin Booms as Trump Claims Presidency with Crypto Focus

Bitcoin Booms as Trump Claims Presidency with Crypto Focus
 

In an unexpected turn of events, Donald Trump has claimed victory in the presidential race, positioning himself as a champion for the cryptocurrency industry. His campaign promises have sent ripples through the crypto markets, with Bitcoin reaching a record high of over $75,000.

 

Pro-Crypto Stance

Throughout his campaign, Trump branded himself as the pro-crypto candidate, vowing to support and expand the industry. One of his notable pledges was the creation of a strategic national crypto stockpile, ensuring the government retains its Bitcoin holdings acquired through asset seizures.

 

Key Promises

  • Strategic National Crypto Stockpile: Trump promised not to sell the government’s Bitcoin holdings, maintaining 100% of its current and future acquisitions.

  • Regulatory Changes: Trump vowed to fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who has been known for his stringent regulatory actions against crypto firms. Although the president cannot directly remove appointed commissioners, Trump’s stance was clear—he aims to reshape crypto regulations with input from industry advocates.

  • Bitcoin Mining in America: Emphasizing energy independence, Trump expressed a desire for all Bitcoin to be mined domestically, framing it as a step toward becoming energy dominant.

  • Interest Rate Cuts: Trump indicated plans to lower interest rates, a move that historically boosts crypto prices by making borrowing cheaper.

Industry Reaction

The crypto community has largely welcomed Trump’s promises. Stocks linked to the industry, such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy, saw significant gains in after-hours trading following the election results.

 
 


Crypto and Metals



btc us104,603 USDBitcoin
eth us2,486.08 USDEthereum
xrp us2.16952 USDXRP
xau us3,310.82 USDGold Ounce
xag us35.9930 USDSilver Ounce
xpd us1,051.49 USDPalladium Ounce
xpt us1,170.48 USDPlatinum Ounce


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