https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/06/bitcoin-reaches-record-high-of-75000-as-traders-bet-on-trump-victory > Republican candidate is seen as pro-crypto and price of bitcoin has followed his position in the polls > Bitcoin has soared to a new record high as traders bet on victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential race, with the tycoon seen as the pro-crypto candidate.