
Bitcoin exceeding $100,000 for the first time. This surge is largely attributed to Donald Trump's election victory and his subsequent nomination of Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. The articles highlight the increased Bitcoin ETF demand, the impact of the April halving, and Trump's pro-crypto policies as contributing factors to this price increase. While celebrating the milestone, some caution against the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency and the potential for increased risk with lessened regulation.