This week, Bitcoin reached an all-time high, surging to $76,191 following Donald Trump's election victory on November 6.
Impact of Trump's Victory on the Crypto Market
Trump's win has been a major catalyst for the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices. Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs, noted that the Trump administration's stance on crypto favors risk assets and supports their growth.
Record-Breaking IBIT Trading Volume
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) witnessed a trading volume record of $4.1 billion on November 6, surpassing well-known stocks like Berkshire Hathaway and Netflix. Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg ETF analyst, highlighted this as the 'biggest volume day ever' for IBIT.
Future of Crypto ETFs
Analysts believe Trump's victory could lead to a wave of new crypto ETFs. So far, 2024 has seen an influx of regulatory filings for ETFs holding altcoins like Solana and XRP. Analysts point to increasing institutional interest in more diverse cryptocurrency portfolios.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth following Trump's victory, opening new opportunities for investors in crypto funds and drawing attention to digital assets.