After Donald Trump was re-elected in the 2024 elections, the cryptocurrency market gained new momentum, with Bitcoin nearing an all-time high of $75,000. His open endorsement of digital assets, reinforced by expected regulatory reforms, has spurred fervent market interest, particularly in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related stocks. Major market players and altcoins like Ethereum and Dogecoin are also experiencing this pro-crypto shift within the crypto industry.
Trump’s victory in the elections and his attitude toward cryptocurrencies have catalyzed the growth of optimistic forecasts for shareholders since he hints at policies that could benefit Bitcoin and other digital assets. Trump mentioned the possibility of creating a federal Bitcoin standard and has shown the desire to lessen the regulatory burden in the cryptocurrency industry. Analysts within the industry believe that he is likely to alter the country's tax policies, and there could be changes made by the leaders of the SEC to bring in more compliant burdens.
This impact has been seen throughout the cryptocurrency industry as prominent companies such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy experienced stock increases due to Trump’s position. Coinbase’s CEO congratulated Trump on his win and called it a victory for the cryptocurrency community to rally behind and increase investment in cryptocurrencies. Advancements in Bitcoin suggest it could potentially reach $100,000, particularly if favourable changes by authorities are made for other assets.
On Election Day, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), registered the highest trading volume since its launch, exceeding $4.1 billion. Volumes have progressively spiked, representing growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs due to anticipated positive changes in regulation when Trump is in power. The trading volume in the exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock was also higher than that of several large-cap stocks, which Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out.
Analysts believe long-term buying pressure from ETFs will further push demand and ultimately propel Bitcoin's prices to even greater heights. The trend also refers to a gradual integration of digital assets into the global financial markets, where an increasing number of asset managers are applying for ETFs that cover various cryptocurrencies.