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    What Impact Did Trump Have On Bitcoin While He Was President?

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    The price of Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high, fueled by bullish sentiment stemming from the Donald Trump effect in the aftermath of the recent US Presidential elections. Similarly, following Trump’s 2016 election victory, Bitcoin saw a notable increase, reaching new highs during that period.

    The Trump Effect On The Bitcoin Price

    Crypto analyst Mags recently shared insights on X (formerly Twitter) regarding Bitcoin’s bullish response to Trump’s latest Presidential victory in the US elections. The analyst noted that during Trump’s last election win in 2016, Bitcoin’s price surged by 2,700%, reaching a peak within just 400 days.

    This remarkable rally not only reaffirmed Bitcoin’s establishment in the mainstream market but also underscored the significant impact that political developments can have on the value of cryptocurrencies. Drawing from Mags’ analysis, Trump’s return to the White House after clinching the recent US elections could ignite a new bullish trend for Bitcoin.

    The leading cryptocurrency is already witnessing a substantial price increase following Trump’s win. Nonetheless, the analyst anticipates an even more optimistic outlook for Bitcoin. Mags indicated that if past trends hold true, Bitcoin might peak around December 2025 or in the fourth quarter of next year.

    In 2026, the price of Bitcoin ranged between $145 to $215. Following theTrump-induced rally in 2018, however, the cryptocurrency skyrocketed to $16,000. Unlike the monumental 2,700% spike seen previously, Mags predicts a more moderate increase for Bitcoin this cycle.

    The analyst suggests that if Bitcoin undergoes a more modest 240% rally this cycle, the price could reach a peak of approximately $250,000. Mags has highlighted an even higher potential price escalation on his chart, indicating a potential climb towards the $420,000 mark.

    In response to the analyst’s optimistic predictions regarding Bitcoin’s anticipated price trends, various members of the crypto community shared differing opinions. One member mentioned that if Bitcoin could achieve even half of the growth seen post-Trump’s 2016 win, the cryptocurrency’s next price peak would be “huge.” This would entail a 1,350% increase, with Bitcoin’s price potentially reaching about $1,215,000 from its current level.

    Another member of the crypto community adopted a more grounded perspective, stating that a 2,400% rally for Bitcoin seemed unrealistic at its current valuation. However, a surge to $250,000 appeared to be a more feasible long-term target for the cryptocurrency.

    BTC Tops Out At ATH Above $93,000

    Market intelligence platform Santiment indicates that Bitcoin’s price has reached a new all-time high, climbing to around $93,490. This significant price rise is attributed to the heightened enthusiasm across several social media platforms following Trump’s election victory.

    Given the rapid and strong momentum of Bitcoin’s bullish trajectory, Santiment reports that key indicators suggest possible price surges beyond $100,000. As of this writing, Bitcoin has seen a slight decline to $89,763 after an approximate increase of 20% over the last week.

    Image Source: Momentum studio / Shutterstock

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