Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump
Bitcoin's value soared by as much as 12.6% to reach $63,968 on Wednesday, before slightly retracting to the $60,000 region. Photo: André François McKenzie/Unsplash
Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president.
Bitcoin surged to reach an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump's inauguration ceremony.
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