BITCOIN SURPRISES MARKETS, BREAKS $71,000 BARRIER FOR FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE

Tina Collins

Oct 30, 2024

Bitcoin recently surged to $71,000, its highest level since June, boosted by upcoming US presidential elections.

Democratic candidate Donald Trump, supportive of digital currencies, may boost Bitcoin's outlook if he wins.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw strong investor interest following US approval of spot Bitcoin funds.

Former President Trump’s financial platform, World Liberty Financial, is considering launching its own stablecoin, fueling Bitcoin buying momentum.

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