Crypto prices rise on Election Day as investors anticipate outcome
Published On Nov 5, 2024, 4:59 PM
On Election Day, cryptocurrency prices increased as investors speculated on the outcomes of the U.S. elections, particularly regarding potential policies favoring digital assets. Bitcoin rose more than 2.3%, surpassing $69,000, while Ethereum climbed by over 1.3%. Additionally, related ETFs such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF saw gains exceeding 3%. Both presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have expressed support for cryptocurrency growth.