The president-elect has vowed to undo a crackdown on digital assets imposed by the Biden administration and instead foster industry growth, including setting up a national Bitcoin stockpile. The Republican’s pledges ignited a wave of optimism that lifted the token to within a whisker of a record $100,000 last week, before the mood turned cautious as traders awaited concrete steps.
US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism
The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement.
May 10, 2025