Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

Bitcoin has surged to over $80,000 as Donald Trump nears a sweep of the US Congress, with Republicans gaining control of the presidency and Senate. Trump’s promise to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet” has boosted the cryptocurrency market, with expectations of deregulation leading to potential Bitcoin prices reaching $100,000. Other investments have also seen a surge following Trump’s election win, as his agenda of tax cuts and reducing regulations drives market gains.

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