IBOV 186,118.29 ▲ 0.48% IPSA 11,310.05 ▼ 0.62% IPC MEX 63,375.93 ▼ 0.78% MERVAL 3,004,554 ▼ 0.58% COLCAP 2,547.60 ▼ 0.02% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.07% USD/BRL5.11▼ 0.66% USD/MXN17.21▼ 0.08% USD/CLP945.42▼ 1.46% USD/COP3,197▲ 0.70% USD/PEN3.35▼ 0.70% USD/ARS1,515— 0.00% USD/UYU40.14▼ 0.05% USD/PYG5,926▲ 0.34% USD/BOB10.95▲ 10.05% USD/DOP58.80▲ 0.09% USD/CRC443.27▼ 0.27% USD/GTQ7.63▼ 0.05% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.03% USD/NIO36.62— 0.00% USD/VES847.44▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.76▲ 0.17% EUR/BRL5.86▼ 0.90% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 186,118.29 ▲ 0.48% IPSA 11,310.05 ▼ 0.62% IPC MEX 63,375.93 ▼ 0.78% MERVAL 3,004,554 ▼ 0.58% COLCAP 2,547.60 ▼ 0.02% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.07% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Crypto Markets Surge as Trump Wins and Fed Cuts Rates

By · November 8, 2024 · 2 min read

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The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant rally following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $76,718.99, while Ethereum surged to $2,883.08. Trump’s pro-crypto stance has energized investors. He promised to make the United States a “crypto capital of the planet” and a “Bitcoin superpower.”

This marks a notable shift from his previous skepticism towards digital currencies. The Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut to 4.5% further fueled the market’s optimism.

Lower interest rates typically encourage investment in riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. The decision aligns with the Fed’s efforts to balance economic growth and inflation control.

Trump outlined several crypto-friendly policies during his campaign. These include establishing a national Bitcoin reserve and creating a cryptocurrency advisory council.

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He also pledged to block the Federal Reserve from developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The crypto community anticipates a more favorable regulatory environment under Trump’s administration.

His promise to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler on “day one” has been particularly well-received. Many view Gensler’s approach as overly aggressive towards the crypto industry.

Trump’s Involvement in Cryptocurrency

Trump’s involvement in a new cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, has raised some eyebrows. The venture plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called $WLFI.

This has sparked discussions about potential conflicts of interest as Trump assumes office. The market’s response to these developments has been overwhelmingly positive.

Bitcoin’s price movement suggests investors are betting on a more crypto-friendly regulatory landscape. Some analysts speculate that Bitcoin could reach $100,000 in the near future.

However, experts caution that the cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile. Regulatory changes, macroeconomic factors, and technological developments can quickly impact prices.

Investors are advised to approach the market with caution and conduct thorough research. As the crypto market digests these developments, all eyes are on Trump’s next moves.

His policies could significantly shape the future of digital assets in the United States and beyond. The coming months will likely bring more clarity on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies.

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Crypto — Live Market Board

Digital assets
Sep 21, 2026 · 14:15

Bitcoin · benchmark
63,384
-0.26%
L 63,305day rangeH 64,346

-47.24% over 12 months

Market breadth · 17 names
35% advancing

6 ▲ advancing11 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs
Ethereum
1,886
+0.26%

Solana
75.89
-0.40%

Gold
4,461
+1.78%

USD / BRL
5.16
+0.01%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
BTC 63,384 -0.26% -47.24% 63,552 64,346 63,305 22,774,743,040
ETH 1,886 +0.26% -58.90% 1,881 1,920 1,879 7,916,475,392
SOL 75.89 -0.40% -60.44% 76.20 76.99 75.39 1,473,821,056
XRP 1.01 -1.15% -69.07% 1.02 1.02 1.01 1,144,044,416
BNB 609.60 -1.12% -26.81% 616.50 619.30 609.23 1,266,706,432
ADA 0.18 -1.98% -78.22% 0.19 0.19 0.18 238,085,632
DOGE 0.07 -1.56% -70.00% 0.07 0.07 0.07 553,256,192
AVAX 6.38 +1.04% -74.11% 6.32 6.42 6.21 248,470,560
LINK 8.77 -0.06% -62.73% 8.77 8.87 8.68 317,054,880
DOT 0.78 -0.75% -81.11% 0.79 0.80 0.78 43,490,492
LTC 45.08 -0.85% -65.45% 45.47 45.59 44.98 143,727,712
BCH 213.85 +0.10% -65.44% 213.64 215.69 212.54 137,956,688
TRX 0.34 +0.28% -4.73% 0.33 0.34 0.33 436,576,064
XLM 0.16 -1.33% -64.46% 0.16 0.16 0.16 89,559,864
HBAR 0.07 -0.53% -74.67% 0.07 0.07 0.07 22,546,186
NEAR 1.65 +2.42% -40.55% 1.62 1.68 1.61 187,591,264
ATOM 1.40 -2.36% -70.15% 1.44 1.44 1.40 18,626,964
AAVE 89.06 +0.93% -72.33% 88.24 90.20 88.19 129,099,704

Largest moves today
NEAR
1.65
+2.42%
ATOM
1.40
-2.36%
ADA
0.18
-1.98%
DOGE
0.07
-1.56%
XLM
0.16
-1.33%
XRP
1.01
-1.15%
BNB
609.60
-1.12%
AVAX
6.38
+1.04%

The session read
The Bitcoin eased 0.26%, with breadth negative — 6 of 17 names higher. NEAR led, while ATOM lagged.

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