Bitcoin Eyes $100k Amid Trump Speculation and BlackRock Boost

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Bitcoin Eyes $100k Amid Trump Speculation and BlackRock Boost
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Bitcoin surged to a new record high above $98,000 following the U.S. elections, with expectations to reach $100,000 by year-end. The rise is fueled by the launch of options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust. President-elect Donald Trump is forming a pro-crypto cabinet, potentially appointing Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to the Department of Commerce. Trump's administration is also considering a new White House role focused on cryptocurrency policy. Ethereum and other crypto-related stocks also saw significant gains.

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