BUZZ-Crypto stocks jump as bitcoin leaps to record on 'Trump trade' boost
** Shares of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies rise premarket as Republican Donald Trump claims victory in the 2024 presidential contest ** Trump has positioned himself as crypto-friendly and in recent months trades in the sector have been closely linked with odds of him returning to the White House ** Bitcoin , the world's biggest cryptocurrency, last up 6.7% after hitting a record high of $75,389 in Asia trade ** "Bitcoin has just hit a new record high, hitting $75,000 as the market continues to price in a Donald Trump victory in the US elections," said Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro ** Crypto exchange Coinbase Global rises 10%, while blockchain farm operator Bitfarms Ltd up 11.6% premarket ** "The prospect of a Trump victory is seen by some as a catalyst for this surge, driven by expectations of a business-friendly agenda and potential regulatory shifts," says Mena Theodorou, co-founder at crypto exchange Coinstash ** Crypto miners: Riot