Bitcoin $BTC surpasses US$ 87 thousand and renews historical record, still under the effect of Trump's victory in the USA
Almost a week after Donald Trump's victory in the United States elections, last Wednesday (6), the price of bitcoin $BTC continues to soar and the most famous cryptocurrency in the world once again renewed its highest level in history this Monday (11), quoted at US$ 87 thousand. In real terms, it was quoted at R$ 507 thousand.
The optimism about bitcoin $BTC and the crypto universe, in general, is a reflection of investors' expectations that the Republican government will promote a more favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.
In addition to the election of the new president, American voters also chose several congressmen who are "pro-crypto" and should work to ensure that these assets have less control over financial authorities. In an interview with Reuters, City Index market analyst Matt Simpson said that, even though measures for cryptocurrencies should not be a priority for Trump at this time, investors expect that, when he takes office, he will fire the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler — who has intensified regulation of these assets in recent years. "The Trump 'bomb factor' for bitcoin is alive and well... with Republicans about to take the House to confirm a red wave in Congress, it seems that the cryptocurrency crowd is betting on the deregulation of the digital currency," Simpson highlighted. Trump's relationship with cryptocurrencies At the end of July this year, during his election campaign, Trump participated in the Bitcoin 2024 conference and told the event's attendees that they would be "very happy" with an eventual victory. "If crypto is going to define the future, I want it to be mined, minted and manufactured in the United States," the Republican said.