Bitcoin boosted by Trump policy expectations

Bitcoin price surged to an all-time high of $109,880 early on Monday but lost its bullish momentum, dropping below the $102,000 level in early trading on Thursday. Bitcoin price rallied later on Thursday, however, rising back to 105,000. If the BTC price declines, support can be found at $97,100, while resistance may be encountered at the new all-time high of $108,880. 

Ethereum also weakened early on Thursday but gained bullish momentum later in the day, climbing to the $3,320 level. If Ethereum's price declines, it may encounter support near $3,000, while if it increases, resistance may be encountered near $3,520.

Bitcoin price registered a new all-time high of $109,880 on Monday ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump’s proposed plans for building a Bitcoin strategic reserve have been boosting Bitcoin price. Donald Trump has openly declared his support of crypto markets, announcing that he will make the US ‘the crypto capital of the planet’. Growing expectations that the new government will adopt a pro-crypto regulatory and fiscal policy are boosting crypto markets. 

On the other hand, uncertainty over Trump’s future policies and trade tariffs is generating a risk aversion sentiment, which puts pressure on crypto markets. 

Cryptocurrency prices are also affected by central banks’ interest rates. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its latest meeting to a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%.  Indications that the Fed will follow a more hawkish approach than previously anticipated are putting pressure on crypto markets.

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Myrsini Giannouli

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