Bitcoin Hits New Highs, ETF Options See Big Demand

Bitcoin surged to a new peak of almost $95, 000 recently, driven by positive U. S. election outcomes. Meanwhile, major firms like BlackRock and Grayscale introduced options for their spot bitcoin ETFs, attracting massive volumes. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw over $1. 9 billion in trades, signaling investors' confidence in bitcoin's future. This activity coincided with Bitcoin's price spike, suggesting a strong correlation.MicroStrategy's Chairman, Michael Saylor, is set to propose bitcoin as an investment to Microsoft's board. This comes after MicroStrategy's latest Bitcoin purchase of $4. 6 billion. The company is also raising funds to buy even more bitcoin. Saylor believes bitcoin could stabilize Microsoft's stock and reduce risk. Cryptocurrency prices and stocks showed mixed performance after Bitcoin's record high. Some stocks like MicroStrategy reached all-time highs, while others saw declines. The introduction of ETF options is a significant event in the crypto market, adding more investment opportunities.