Tue Jan 21 18:00:00 IST 2025: ## Bitcoin Briefly Hits Record High, Then Dips After Trump Inauguration
**NEW YORK** – Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $109,350.72 early Monday, fueled by anticipation of pro-crypto policies under the new Trump administration. However, the cryptocurrency quickly retreated, falling over 2% to $103,558.38, in what analysts described as a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event.
The initial price surge followed speculation that President Trump might announce a supportive executive order on cryptocurrencies. Enthusiasm was further boosted by the launch of the “Official Trump” meme coin over the weekend, which quickly amassed a $10 billion market cap. First Lady Melania Trump also launched her own meme coin, adding to the market frenzy. These coins generated a combined trading volume of over $37 billion in just one day.
While some analysts attributed the initial Bitcoin price jump to rumors of the US declaring cryptocurrency a national interest, others like Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, argued that the launch of the Trump meme coins actually *limited* Bitcoin’s overall growth, diverting capital away from the flagship cryptocurrency.
The broader crypto market experienced a downturn, with the CoinDesk 20 index falling 3.6%. Solana, which benefited from the Trump meme coin launch on its network, saw the largest losses, dropping 9%.
Despite the dip, market strategists remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market under the new administration. Joel Kruger of LMAX suggested the Trump family’s embrace of meme coins signals strong support for the crypto industry. Noelle Acheson, author of the “Crypto is Macro Now” newsletter, echoed this sentiment, viewing the meme coin launches as a positive sign. Kruger further predicted that Bitcoin could rise to $130,000.
The contrasting performance of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market highlights the volatility of the sector, particularly the high-risk meme coin segment. However, the events of Monday underscore the significant influence of political developments and market sentiment on cryptocurrency prices.
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