Bitcoin

Mystery, volatility, Trump: the Bitcoin phenomenon

Donald Trump won the US election promising to make the country the "bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world":

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

The digital unit has advanced more than 50 percent since the tycoon's poll win -- and around 134 percent since the turn of the year

Analysis / Bitcoin’s $100,000 moment will be a perfect storm

Trump’s team has met with industry executives to discuss creating a White House job focused on cryptocurrency policy.

Bitcoin is now worth over $95,000

Bitcoin's value has soared to a record high of above $95,040, as excitement builds around a potentially supportive approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump.

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

It was last at $92,104 in Asian hours on Wednesday, having touched a record high $94,078 just toward the end of the previous session.

Trump victory signals golden era for crypto industry

Trump's impending presidency has spurred an enthusiastic market response, with bitcoin surging more than 25 percent in a week and breaking through the $90,000 mark for the first time

Bitcoin is now worth over $90,000

Bitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday, setting a new record as investors bet on favourable cryptocurrency policies under Donald Trump’s administration.

Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.

Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally

Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

Trump Trade went into overdrive Wednesday as it emerged that the tycoon would return to the White House after beating Democrat Kamala Harris

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Bitcoin hits record high as traders bet on Trump's win

Bitcoin climbed to a record high in Asian markets as investors showed confidence in Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential race.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record and stocks rally as Trump win seen

The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday while equity markets advanced as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as early results for the US presidential election rolled in

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

SWIFT prepares for digital currency transactions in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, is set to trial live transactions involving tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, according to a recent report by Reuters.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Bitcoin value briefly reaches $70,000

The value of Bitcoin briefly reached a record high of $70,000 on March 8, 2024. This price rise is being attributed towards Bitcon's recent surge in popularity, as the cryptocurrency has been the subject of much attention from the international investment community. 

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Bitcoin soars to record high, then tumbles

Bitcoin touched a record high on Tuesday, fuelled by investors pouring money into US spot exchange-traded crypto products and the prospect that global interest rates may fall

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Bitcoin price rising; goes over $60K

Bitcoin has surged past the $60,000 mark for the first time since 2021, igniting a fervent trading frenzy in regions where crypto trading are currently being regulated. The rally saw Bitcoin's value soar by as much as 12.6% to reach $63,968 on Wednesday, before slightly retracting to the $60,000 region. This surge has elevated the cryptocurrency's gains to an 42% in the first two months of the year alone.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Bitcoin breaks $50,000 for first time since 2021

Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Bitcoin drops below $20,000, lowest since December 2020

Bitcoin dropped below the $20,000 level on Saturday to its lowest point in 18 months, extending its slide as investors showed they were unnerved by growing troubles in the industry and as the general pull-back from riskier assets continued.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

Is Bitcoin dead?

The unpredictable rise and fall of Bitcoin makes it a risky investment for many, and the recent crash in the cryptocurrency market means many dedicated crypto owners are going back to cash.