Bitcoin Surges to $85K – Only 17% Left to Break $100K Barrier by Year-End

• Bitcoin reaches $85,000, with only 17% left to hit the $100,000 milestone by year-end, driven by Trump’s crypto-friendly policies and investor optimism.
• Bitcoin’s rally is fueled by institutional interest, including the Bitcoin ETF approval, and a favorable political environment that boosts market confidence.

As we discussed in a CNF update earlier, Bitcoin Nears the $90,000 Milestone as Trump’s Crypto-Friendly Policies Boost Investor Optimism. Previously, Bitcoin reached an unprecedented $85,000, fueled by renewed investor optimism following former President Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory.

Recent data confirmed the record high on November 10, marking a 17% increase needed to hit the psychologically significant $100,000 mark by year-end. Trump’s return to office has reinvigorated demand for Bitcoin as investors seek risk-on assets, anticipating a more favorable regulatory environment.

Furthermore, according to a report, trading volumes for Bitcoin have seen an extraordinary increase, signaling a promising start to 2024. Specifically, from January 1 to 10, coinciding with the Bitcoin ETF approval, it stated that

volumes surged from $16 billion to a staggering $50 billion, marking a 300% growth. Such halving events have historically been catalysts for substantial market movements, drawing keen attention from traders eager to decipher market patterns and anticipate a fruitful year ahead.

Crypto-Friendly Congress Could Boost Market Confidence

In addition, Tangem Wallet’s CTO, Andrey Lazutkin, echoed this sentiment, predicting policies that reduce regulatory friction for U.S.-based crypto firms, fostering an environment for growth. Trump’s win, along with a Republican Senate majority, has raised expectations of pro-crypto legislation that could spur blockchain innovation.

Industry voices, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, see this Congress as potentially the most supportive of crypto, possibly ushering in clearer, innovation-focused regulations.

ETFs and Market Leverage Add Fuel to Bitcoin’s Rise

Yet, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF also played a role, with $1 billion in trading volume on its first day post-election, underlining growing institutional interest. Analysts, such as Ryan Lee of Bitget Research, suggest these factors could push Bitcoin to $100,000 within the next few months. In addition to favorable political shifts, market dynamics are supporting Bitcoin’s rally.

Stablecoin market capitalization remains high, and derivatives markets show increased trader activity, signaling expectations of further volatility and upward movement. As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $87,768.33, having surged by 6.59% in the past day and 27.58% in the past week.