Bitcoin surges to record high; experts believe it will soar above $80,000

BENGALURU: For the first time, Bitcoin surged over $79,000, driven by industry optimism about Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies in the near future.

Other cryptocurrencies are also surging as Ethereum surpassed $3,200, its highest level since August.

Balaji Srihari, business head at CoinSwitch said this momentum reflects a broader market response to recent political shifts and macroeconomic trends.