Bitcoin has climbed to its highest level in over two-and-a-half months, with market analysts pointing to a possible link between the cryptocurrency’s rise and former U.S. President Donald Trump’s increasing odds of winning the next presidential election.
Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price surged by almost 10%, briefly surpassing $68,200—its highest since late July. This price movement coincided with Trump extending his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on decentralized prediction markets.
As of Oct. 16, data from Polymarket showed Trump’s chances of winning the upcoming presidential election at 60.2%, while Harris’ odds had dropped to 39.8%. Trump has been viewed by some as more supportive of innovation in the cryptocurrency space, while there are concerns that a Harris administration could introduce stricter regulations that might hinder blockchain technology and the broader crypto market.
Summary Review: Bitcoin’s price has surged to its highest in over two months, rising by 10% amid former President Donald Trump‘s growing lead in election odds. Market watchers have noted that Trump’s more crypto-friendly stance could be influencing this upward trend, while concerns remain about stricter regulations if Vice President Kamala Harris were to win the election.
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