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The Rise of Bitcoin and Its Impact on Wall Street
Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time Highs
Bitcoin has been on a remarkable run, surging over 100% so far this year, with more than half of those gains coming after the U.S. election. Many believe this is due to the expectation that the Trump administration and a crypto-friendly Congress will usher in a more favorable regulatory environment for Bitcoin.
Factors Driving Bitcoin's Rise
Phil Rosen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Opening Bell Daily, outlines several key factors behind Bitcoin's recent price surge:
- Increased Government Spending: Bitcoin's rise is a reflection of the market's belief that politicians have increased the national debt by $850 billion in the last 90 days. Bitcoin is seen as a way to protect against this debt expansion and currency debasement.
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