By Vicky Ge Huang
Bitcoin climbed above $90,000 to notch another record, building on a hot streak of gains that has seen the token surge nearly 30% since Election Day.
The largest cryptocurrency by market value recently traded at $90,776, according to CoinDesk data.
It stood at $89,525 as of 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, a fresh end-of-day record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Investors are betting on a wave of deregulation and crypto-friendly policies after Donald Trump reclaimed the White House last week. Dozens of Congressional candidates supported by crypto super PACs have won their races, further fueling bitcoin's momentum.
Crypto-related stocks and other tokens have been along for the ride. Shares of Coinbase Global, which is locked in a legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, have surged this week. They rose more than 2% on Wednesday morning.
MicroStrategy, a software-intelligence firm that has transformed itself into a bitcoin-buying entity, has also rocketed higher. The company, led by bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, now holds about 279,420 bitcoins, worth about $25 billion.
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November 13, 2024 09:38 ET (14:38 GMT)
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