Bitcoin has surged to an unprecedented $100,000 mark, solidifying its position as the most valuable digital asset globally.
President Donald Trump, a figure known for his polarizing views on cryptocurrencies, surprised the financial world by publicly praising the achievement.
Trump in a social media post, acknowledged Bitcoin’s milestone, calling it “a remarkable achievement for digital innovation and the global economy.”
His comments come as a stark departure from his previous skepticism about cryptocurrencies, where he referred to them as a potential threat to the U.S. dollar.
The endorsement has sent ripples across financial markets, with Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors interpreting his comments as a validation of the digital currency’s legitimacy.
Bitcoin’s meteoric rise to $100,000 represents a pivotal moment for the decentralized currency.
Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has weathered extreme volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread skepticism to emerge as a mainstream financial asset.
The latest surge is attributed to a combination of increased institutional adoption, growing global demand for decentralized financial systems, and macroeconomic factors like inflation and currency instability.