Bitcoin has exceeded $ 100,000 for the first time in the last two weeks, which resulted in an increase in demand for risky assets during a stock market. On Monday, the cost of the most popular cryptocurrency increased by 4.1%, reaching $ 102 504, Bloomberg .
According to the agency, on Sunday the weekly increase in Bitcoin was 5.66% - the best figure from November 24, 2024. The price increase is associated with favorable investors' moods and increased interest in cryptocurrencies.
In 2024, Bitcoin's previous rally reached a historic maximum of $ 108 315, but at the end of December cryptocurrency temporarily lost dynamics due to the fixation of profits investors.
Among the factors that contributed to the growth, analysts are optimism on the new cryptocurrency policy of the US administration under the leadership of Donald Trump. The expectations of more favorable regulation in the United States have become a key driver of growth in demand.
In addition, on Friday, investors invested $ 908 million in exchange funds associated with Bitcoin, which became the fifth largest inflow since the launch of these funds in January 2024. This contrasts significantly with a record clean outflow of $ 680 million, recorded on December 19, 2024.
