Bitcoin hit a record $97,000 following post-election optimism linked to Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance and reports of a major crypto acquisition. Options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust further boosted the market, with over $446M in trades on launch day.


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