Bitcoin surged nearly 5% on Dec. 15, reaching a record $106,554 before stabilizing at $106,000. Analysts attribute the rally to investor FOMO, speculation about Bitcoin becoming a U.S. reserve asset under President-Elect Donald Trump, and favorable financial regulations. Strike CEO Jack Mallers suggested Trump might issue an executive order to purchase Bitcoin, while state-level Bitcoin reserve bills are also gaining traction.
Other drivers include a potential Federal Reserve rate cut and new accounting rules allowing institutions to value crypto more accurately. Bitcoin market sentiment is in the “Extreme Greed” zone, signaling heightened optimism. Show Less