Bitcoin tops $100,000 for first time on optimism over Trump’s crypto plans

Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin has more than doubled in value this year and is up about 45% in the four weeks since Trump’s sweeping election victory, which also saw a slew of pro-crypto lawmakers being elected to Congress.