The milestone comes on the heels of reports that Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, is nearing a deal to acquire crypto trading platform Bakkt. According to insiders cited by the Financial Times, the acquisition would be an all-stock transaction, signalling the Trump organisation’s potential pivot towards digital assets.
Market experts suggest that the mere possibility of a Trump-led administration being more crypto-friendly is enough to excite traders. Since the U.S. election earlier this month, bitcoin’s rally has been largely attributed to bets on a more favourable regulatory environment for digital currencies. The buzz has also pushed the global cryptocurrency market valuation to an unprecedented $3 trillion, according to analytics platform CoinGecko.
The timing of bitcoin’s ascent is notable. Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG, points out that the cryptocurrency has been buoyed not only by the Trump deal rumours but also by the launch of options trading for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF on the Nasdaq. These factors combined have created a perfect storm, propelling bitcoin to its highest-ever valuation of $94,078 during the latest trading session.
Analysts see no signs of the momentum slowing. Chris Weston, head of research at Australian broker Pepperstone, highlighted the strong underlying demand for bitcoin. “A fresh breakout could spark another buying frenzy among investors who chase strength,” he said.
As optimism surrounding cryptocurrencies grows, industry watchers will closely monitor Trump’s potential moves in the digital asset space. Whether his involvement marks a long-term boost or a short-lived surge remains to be seen, but for now, bitcoin’s meteoric rise is capturing headlines and imaginations alike.