Bitcoin breaks record on growing expectations of Trump victory

Published November 5, 2024 11:36pm ET



Bitcoin broke its all-time high on election night as traders became increasingly convinced that former President Donald Trump would win the presidency.

Bitcoin rose about 9.4% to nearly $75,000 on Tuesday night after election returns showed Trump outperforming expectations. Bitcoin had last hit a record high in March.

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