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Bitcoin stalls short of US$100,000. What next?

The cryptocurrency fails to breach this level despite the tailwind from Donald Trump’s election win

Therese Soh
Published Sun, Dec 1, 2024 · 05:37 PM
    • Bitcoin's rise towards US$100,000 stalls but analysts say bull trend remains intact.
    • Bitcoin's rise towards US$100,000 stalls but analysts say bull trend remains intact. PHOTO: REUTERS

    THE world’s biggest cryptocurrency has been volatile as a wave of profit-taking caused Bitcoin to fall short of hitting the key US$100,000 level.

    Despite the pullback, market watchers believe the road to US$100,000 is intact, citing heightened investor interest and the promise of a more crypto-friendly regulatory climate in the US. The asset has still soared some 120 per cent so far this year.

    US president-elect Donald Trump’s win had fuelled Bitcoin’s blistering rally – the asset surged more than 40 per cent since Nov 6 to a record US$99,485 on Nov 22 – adding around US$1 trillion to its total market value.

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