Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 Again: What's Next?

Bitcoin briefly touched $70, 000 on Monday, a peak not seen since June. This happened as investors kept an eye on MicroStrategy's earnings and the upcoming U. S. presidential election. Stocks linked to bitcoin, like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, showed mixed reactions in late trading. Coinbase rose by 5% and MicroStrategy leaped nearly 9% during the regular trading hours on Monday. The bitcoin price was about 3% higher at $69, 925. 00 at the time of reporting, according to Coin Metrics. Around 6 p. m. Eastern Time, it hit $70, 207. 02 but soon fluctuated. Bitcoin passed the $70, 000 mark earlier in the year, peaking at $73, 797. 68 in March. Since then, it's been bouncing around the $70, 000 level.Investors are optimistic ahead of the U. S. presidential election next week. Bitcoin has been stuck between $55, 000 and $70, 000, but it might break out. Stocks have reached new highs this month, and the Federal Reserve has a rate policy decision coming on Nov. 7. Both presidential candidates have different stances on crypto. Donald Trump has embraced the industry, while Kamala Harris has been quieter. The election outcome could influence bitcoin's price, and investors are watching closely. Last week, bitcoin almost hit $70, 000 but didn't make it. MicroStrategy, which is closely tied to bitcoin, will release its earnings on Wednesday. Coinbase is also expected to share its results. MicroStrategy had its highest close since March 2000 on Monday. Investors are hoping MicroStrategy will extend its seven-week winning streak, the longest since 2010.