Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 on Election Day: What Does it Mean?

Election Day saw Bitcoin bouncing back to $70, 000. This happened as the U. S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tightened. What's interesting is that Bitcoin's value had been hovering around its peak, reaching $73, 562 last week, just a step away from its record high of $73, 737 from March. Then it dipped a bit, falling below $68, 000. Over the past few days, it stayed pretty steady while everyone waited for the election results. The election uncertainty made many crypto fans nervous. Polls from the weekend showed Harris gaining on Trump. A notable poll from Iowa's Ann Selzer even showed Harris leading by three points in a state that usually favors Trump. Different election models have varied results, with some giving Harris a slight edge, and others favoring Trump. So, what's next for Bitcoin? If Trump wins, Bitcoin could skyrocket. He's been open about his support for cryptocurrencies, even accepting campaign donations in Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Not all crypto fans are Trump supporters, but many like his pro-crypto stance. He's promised to fire the SEC chair on his first day, which is a big deal to many crypto advocates. He's also talked about creating a national Bitcoin reserve, which has excited many in the crypto community. Harris, on the other hand, has been more cautious about crypto. She's called for stronger regulations to protect consumers and maintain financial stability. If she wins, Bitcoin might dip initially, but it could bounce back later. Other major cryptocurrencies are also on the rise. Ether, for instance, is trading around $2, 500 after a slight increase. Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu have seen gains too, ranging from 2. 6% to 12. 9%.